PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owin Erl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enok Jepsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Enok Jepsen enters the cage!

Erl
vs
Jepsen

181 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owin Erl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enok Jepsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Erl clinches.
Jepsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Erl has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jepsen has Erl pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jepsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jepsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jepsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erl has him pressed against the cage.
Erl slowing the pace effectively.
Jepsen misses with the head strike.
Erl has a couple of punches blocked by Jepsen.
Erl has Jepsen pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jepsen tries to throw a body punch but Erl avoids it by throwing Jepsen back against the cage.
Jepsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erl working aggressively here.
Erl throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jepsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jepsen is trying to break the clinch but Erl has him pressed against the cage.
Erl blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jepsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jepsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erl is pushing Jepsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jepsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erl backwards.
Erl blocks a body shot from Jepsen.
Jepsen is trying to break the clinch but Erl has him pressed against the cage.
Jepsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jepsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erl backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen has a couple of punches blocked by Erl.
Erl misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Jepsen to work.
Erl scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Erl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jepsen's efforts to push away.
Jepsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Erl controls his hands.
Jepsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jepsen gets underhooks to prevent Erl's takedown attempt.
Jepsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erl backwards.
Jepsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jepsen tries to throw a body punch but Erl avoids it by throwing Jepsen back against the cage.
Jepsen tries to throw a body punch but Erl avoids it by throwing Jepsen back against the cage.
Jepsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jepsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owin Erl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erl has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jepsen uses from the top position.
Erl has control of Jepsen's left arm, preventing Jepsen from doing any damage.
Erl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Erl is working hard here to advance position.
Erl is looking to sweep but instead, Jepsen has passed into half guard.
Erl is looking for a sweep. Jepsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jepsen trying to control the action but Erl is working from the bottom.
Erl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Erl tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Erl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jepsen passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enok Jepsen dominated that round.
That's time! Erl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jepsen cracks Erl with a good jab.
Jepsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Erl doesn't manage to clinch there - Jepsen circles away.

Erl moves into range and clinches up with Jepsen.
Jepsen being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erl is trying to maintain a safe position but Jepsen gets an underhook and turns Erl into the cage.
Erl jumps guard but Jepsen stands there with Erl around his waist. Erl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jepsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jepsen misses with some punches.
Jepsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Erl seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jepsen can turn it around.
Jepsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jepsen is defending well.
Erl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owin Erl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jepsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erl has Jepsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jepsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jepsen can't find room to land a body shot as Erl controls the action.
Jepsen lands a nice uppercut.
Jepsen pushes Erl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jepsen is defending well.
Erl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Jepsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erl jumps guard but Jepsen stands there with Erl around his waist. Erl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jepsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jepsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erl swings wildly with an uppercut but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erl swings wildly with an uppercut but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Jepsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jepsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jepsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jepsen blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Erl.
Jepsen misses with a body punch.
Jepsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erl tries to pull guard but Jepsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Erl drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Jepsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erl lands with a short shot to the head.

Erl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jepsen stopping the sweep attempt from Erl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Erl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jepsen trying to control but Erl is working from the bottom.
Jepsen tries to stand but Erl is controlling from the bottom.
Jepsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Erl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erl managing to control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jepsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erl's head backwards.
Jepsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jepsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Erl tries to counter with a takedown but Jepsen is quick to defend against it.
Owin Erl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erl goes for a double leg but Jepsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jepsen continues to drive forward.
Erl looks for a takedown but Jepsen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enok Jepsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Erl closes the distance but Jepsen moves to the side
and Jepsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jepsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jepsen, as that shot connected.
Erl moves in looking to clinch but Jepsen pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Jepsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erl tries to clinch but Jepsen moves away
and Jepsen counters with a nice uppercut.

Erl is rocked!
Erl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jepsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Erl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Jepsen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Erl. Erl tries to recover but Jepsen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Erl lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
Enok Jepsen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Enok Jepsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.