PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederik Enghave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederik Enghave has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Felix Blake's chin.

Blake
vs
Enghave

185 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederik Enghave!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enghave tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.

Enghave shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blake is trying to defend but Enghave finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Enghave is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Enghave trying to pass the guard but Blake defending well.
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Enghave from controlling successfully.
Blake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Enghave is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Enghave wants to get back to his feet.
Enghave has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Enghave taking some punishment here, with Blake in his half guard.
Enghave pushes Blake off looking to stand but Blake dives back in and keeps control.
Enghave is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blake throwing shots but Enghave is blocking nicely.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Enghave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Enghave moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blake stays in close to Enghave's body and controls the position.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Enghave shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blake napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Enghave tries to move to mount but Blake blocks the move with his legs.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Blake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Enghave asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blake wants to control but Enghave postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake is not content to let Enghave control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blake regains half guard.
Blake trying to control but Enghave postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enghave passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blake tries to reverse the position but Enghave maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederik Enghave dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy body kick from Blake

and Enghave moves into the clinch.

Enghave manages to pull guard.
Enghave wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Enghave wants to get back to his feet but Blake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Enghave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to control but Enghave is working from the bottom.
Enghave controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enghave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Enghave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Enghave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Enghave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Blake working for a triangle but Enghave defends it easily.

Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enghave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Blake wriggles free and stands up.
Blake swings for the body but Enghave moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a lazy body kick
and Enghave counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Enghave bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Enghave keeps moving and retains side control.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Enghave decides to stand back up. Enghave steps back and let's Blake get back to his feet.
Enghave darts in trying to clinch
and Blake counters with a left and a right that stings Enghave.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Blake enables Enghave to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Enghave stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Felix Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Enghave changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Enghave has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake works Enghave's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederik Enghave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Enghave drives through with a takedown into Blake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Enghave won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Enghave wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.

Blake has his foot on Enghave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enghave works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake keeping full guard, as Enghave tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enghave defends well.
Enghave trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blake scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Blake moves into the clinch successfully.
Blake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Enghave has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blake is trying to keep an underhook but Enghave manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blake is trying to control but Enghave manages to pass to mount!
Blake is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enghave trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Blake bucks Enghave off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blake.
Enghave tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blake counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enghave is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake stands up and beckons Enghave to his feet.
Enghave throws a push kick but Blake slaps the foot to one side.
Enghave tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Enghave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enghave works over Blake's head and body with a nice combination.
Enghave tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance.

Enghave throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blake was covering up waiting for the punch and Enghave finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Enghave's guard.

Enghave is striking but Blake is not phased and passes to half guard.
Blake prevents Enghave from improving his position.
Felix Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederik Enghave is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Enghave is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enghave avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Enghave has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederik Enghave!