PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shake Enroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Sterrey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Enroll
vs
Sterrey

186 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shake Enroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Sterrey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enroll tries to bum rush Sterrey with a series of wild strikes but Sterrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enroll digs a good body shot into Sterrey's ribs.
Shake Enroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enroll connects with a jab.
Enroll throws a hook but Sterrey blocks it.
Sterrey misses with a straight right.

Sterrey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Enroll's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Enroll is not content to let Sterrey control the position.
Sterrey lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sterrey thows a huge punch but Enroll dodges it nicely.
Enroll is looking to improve his position.
Sterrey throwing shots but Enroll is blocking nicely.

Sterrey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Enroll defends it well.
Sterrey throws a strike but Enroll avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Enroll pulls Sterrey in close to prevent any damage.
Sterrey throws an elbow that misses. Enroll uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sterrey's guard. Nice move by Enroll!
Sterrey pulls Enroll in to control the position.
Sterrey trying to keep a closed guard but Enroll is proving a slippery customer.
Sterrey keeping full guard, as Enroll tries to pass.
Sterrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterrey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Enroll!
Enroll can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enroll tries to hold on but Sterrey pushes him away.
Enroll trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sterrey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enroll swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sterrey lands a big shot there that rocks Enroll but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Enroll tries to lock up and control but Sterrey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Enroll is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sterrey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Enroll hang on?
Sterrey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Enroll is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterrey breaks from Enroll's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Enroll is rocked!
Enroll is desperately trying to improve his position but Sterrey has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Enroll is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterrey cracks Enroll with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Enroll! Sterrey sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Enroll and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominic Sterrey!
A relieved looking Dominic Sterrey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.