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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenlow Enlow (ranked 4892 p4p, 23223 weight class) and Michael Manchester (ranked 399 p4p, 453 weight class). Enlow comes into the arena with This Is Absolution blaring out of the sound system. Kenlow Enlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenlow Enlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enlow goes for a double leg but Manchester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchester continues to drive forward.
Enlow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enlow is keeping busy.
Enlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manchester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enlow's elbow.
Manchester prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enlow prevents the takedown attempt.
Enlow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manchester uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Enlow's guard.
Manchester looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester wants to control from the top but Enlow keeps moving.
Enlow managing to control the position.
Enlow continues to stall.
Manchester won't allow Enlow to sweep him here.
Enlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manchester's guard.
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.
Manchester wriggles free and stands up.
Manchester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchester.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manchester! But no joy.
A punch combination from Manchester misses.
Manchester throws a series of punches but Enlow moves out of range.
Enlow shoots in but Manchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchester misses with the combination.
Manchester looks to clinch
and Enlow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchester throws a leg kick but Enlow moved away.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Enlow circles away and keeps his distance.
As Manchester looks to move away, Enlow throws a big counter combo but Manchester just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchester.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but Manchester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Enlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Enlow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchester swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester throws a low kick but Enlow moves out of range easily.
Manchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Manchester.
Manchester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manchester somewhat.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow looking to score a takedown here. Manchester is defending well but Enlow drives through and ends up in Manchester's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester looking for subs off his back but Enlow has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenlow Enlow dominated that round.
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.
Manchester leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enlow sets himself, and Manchester steps forward looking for the clinch! Enlow avoids it this time.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchester. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Enlow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enlow moves out of range of the body kick from Manchester.
Manchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Enlow. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Manchester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester is looking to clinch but Enlow is avoiding it.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchester shoots in for a double leg but Enlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester throws a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manchester or perhaps it was just good defense by Enlow, which made it look bad.
Enlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Enlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Manchester throws a body kick that misses
and Enlow counters with a three punch combo that has Manchester backing up. Manchester nods at Enlow to acknowledge the strikes.
Enlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenlow Enlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Enlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Enlow avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlow leaves Manchester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manchester misses with a right hand
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Manchester.
Enlow shoots for a takedown but Manchester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchester but Manchester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchester shoots in but Enlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manchester is breathing heavily.
Enlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Enlow persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Enlow.
Manchester dives in for a single leg takedown but Enlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manchester tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manchester to the ground. Manchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enlow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Enlow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchester defends it nicely.
Manchester misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Enlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow misses with a takedown attempt - Manchester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Enlow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manchester was covering up waiting for the punch and Enlow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Enlow scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enlow trying to control but Manchester is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenlow Enlow dominated that second round.
That's time! Enlow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manchester fails with the takedown
and Enlow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enlow rushes Manchester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Enlow pushes Manchester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Enlow.
Manchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Enlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Enlow darts in looking for a takedown but Manchester gets double underhooks and turns Enlow into the cage.
Manchester swings wildly with an uppercut but Enlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow away but Enlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Enlow obliges.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow away but Enlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Enlow scores a nice knee to the body.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Manchester manages to get underhooks.
Manchester wants to break free but Enlow has control.
Enlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enlow is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Enlow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Enlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Enlow. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Enlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?
Enlow fails with the takedown.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Enlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchester tries to keep at a distance but Enlow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Enlow pulls guard effortlessly.
Enlow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Enlow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Enlow landing strikes from the mount.
Manchester is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enlow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Enlow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michael Manchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenlow Enlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester throwing hammer fists to the chest of Enlow. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenlow Enlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enlow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenlow Enlow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenlow Enlow made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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