PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wang Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Enqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dong
vs
Enqvist

168 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wang Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Enqvist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Enqvist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Enqvist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enqvist on the ground.
Enqvist wants to take his opponent's back but Dong doesn't allow it.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Enqvist controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.

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.
Dong is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Enqvist looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enqvist has control of Dong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
Enqvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Enqvist thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Enqvist controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Enqvist dominated that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dong!

It looks like Lars Enqvist has been cut.
Dong misses with a wild combination.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong lands a high kick!
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily.
Dong tries to bum rush Enqvist with a series of wild strikes but Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enqvist is looking to land body kicks.
Dong misses with a double jab.

Dong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Enqvist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Enqvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enqvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Enqvist controlling from mount.
Enqvist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist thowing shots but they're missing.
Enqvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Enqvist there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Enqvist trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Enqvist controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lars Enqvist just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enqvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dong tries to avoid it but Enqvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dong to the ground. Dong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enqvist lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wang Dong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Enqvist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enqvist fails with the takedown.
Dong looks to land a combination but Enqvist avoids it well.
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enqvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Enqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Enqvist from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dong is looking to stand up but Enqvist isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dong pushes Enqvist off and gets back to his feet.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong throws a series of punches but Enqvist avoids them all with ease.
Dong blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enqvist off to one side.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Enqvist.
Enqvist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong throws a right and a left that Enqvist avoids nicely.
Enqvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dong but Dong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enqvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enqvist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong throws a series of punches but Enqvist avoids them all with ease.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
Enqvist closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Enqvist pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dong throws a head kick that Enqvist semi-blocks.

Enqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dong trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist scoring with strikes but Dong is staying in there.
Dong is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Enqvist tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Enqvist fails to take his opponent's back.
Enqvist thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Enqvist.
I think Enqvist 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Enqvist!