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GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Enqvist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Enqvist checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit thumps Enqvist with a low kick. Nice cross by Sitsongrit. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Sitsongrit clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Enqvist has managed to clinch.
#T1# Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Enqvist. Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. #BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit. It appears Enqvist was looking to counter with a kick there. Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sitsongrit scores with a push kick. Crunch! Enqvist slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. Enqvist is looking to counter punch. Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.#T2# Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
#CL# Enqvist moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Enqvist connects with a leg kick. Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Enqvist's body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Enqvist strikes. Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Enqvist checks a leg kick. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target. #T3# Enqvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Enqvist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Enqvist misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sitsongrit misses the jab. Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enqvist. Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A left lands for Sitsongrit. A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses. #CL# Enqvist clinches. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Enqvist pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# Sitsongrit wants to break free but Enqvist has control.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Enqvist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Enqvist blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist lands a left hand.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body. Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
Enqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sitsongrit misses with a hook
#CL# and Enqvist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Enqvist. Enqvist gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Enqvist breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
#CL2# Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far. A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Sitsongrit tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. Enqvist lands with a light punch inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #BC2# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Enqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Enqvist's belly button to the back.#T1# Enqvist throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Enqvist up against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. Enqvist is working Sitsongrit over against the cage. Enqvist tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Enqvist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Enqvist is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position. Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. #BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Enqvist misses its target. Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses. It appears Enqvist was looking to counter with a kick there. Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick! Enqvist takes one to the chin there. Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit cracks Enqvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit. Enqvist looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Enqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.#T3# Sitsongrit misses the body punch and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup. Enqvist works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.#CL# Enqvist closes the distance and clinches. Enqvist takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Enqvist. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Enqvist's head. #BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4# Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well. Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit connects with the punch. Sitsongrit lands a jab to Enqvist's midsection. Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. Enqvist tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enqvist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut. That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Enqvist throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick. Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit. Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it. Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Enqvist lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride. Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. 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! Enqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. #T1# Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. Sitsongrit is looking to slow Enqvist down with leg kicks. Enqvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Enqvist defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch. Enqvist cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. Enqvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Enqvist lands with a right to the head. A short right from Sitsongrit. #T2# 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! A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Enqvist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not. Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Enqvist lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.#T3# Enqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Enqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving. Enqvist checks the leg kick. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enqvist is able to avoid easily. Enqvist staying out of range there. Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4# Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand. Enqvist throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though. Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Enqvist avoids it with no problem. Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses. Enqvist throws out a powerful jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away. Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit. Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Enqvist strikes. Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off. Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand. Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEnqvist. Enqvist throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enqvist. Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks. Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enqvist - that will leave a mark!
#T1# Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Enqvist moves away and avoids it. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A head kick misses from Enqvist. Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit clobbers Enqvist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice defenses there by Enqvist. Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.#T2# Enqvist goes for a high kick. It partially lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enqvist's head backwards. Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enqvist. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick. Enqvist lands a high kick!
Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
#CL2# Sitsongrit pushes Enqvist up against the cage in a clinch. Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Enqvist lands a body shot. Sitsongrit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. A short right from Sitsongrit. #T3# A right hook to the body lands for Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a body shot. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Enqvist seems unphased.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist scores with a kick to the midsection. Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist lands a high kick!
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Sitsongrit. Enqvist throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enqvist on the side of the head. A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there and Enqvist counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit tests Enqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Enqvist's ribs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Enqvist off balance momentarily. Enqvist throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance. Enqvist throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it. A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Enqvist staying out of range there. Enqvist throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Enqvist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Enqvist. Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Enqvist's head back.
Enqvist throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Enqvist is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enqvist's head backwards. Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Enqvist's body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. A jab from Sitsongrit misses. A good leg kick by Sitsongrit. A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Enqvist lands with a right hand. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit cracks Enqvist with a right hand to the side of the head. Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Enqvist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Enqvist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Enqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Enqvist blocks a leg kick. Enqvist scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Sitsongrit is working Enqvist over against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit! Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion! In his post fight interview, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1134 Kimi v Sean
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# O Malley misses with a straight left. O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. O Malley throws a big shot that misses. O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. O Malley swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
O Malley scores with a hook. O Malley looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. O Malley lands the left hand. O Malley jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance. O Malley throws a lazy body kick and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand. Jab from Enqvist. Enqvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight. This has been an exciting period of action! O Malley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley. O Malley throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Enqvist rushes O Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Enqvist misses with some punches.
#BC# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride. A head kick misses from Enqvist. O Malley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. O Malley takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD# Enqvist lands a big head kick that sends O Malley tumbling to the mat! Enqvist takes a step backwards and waves O Malley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#O Malley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sean O Malley has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist thumps O Malley with a low kick. O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him? Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley. Enqvist half committed to a counter leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist connects with a solid leg kick. O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist retains his featherweight title! A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. O Malley misses with a low kick as Enqvist jumps back. O Malley jabs Enqvist right on the nose. Enqvist blinks but takes it well. Enqvist blocks a jab. O Malley misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. O Malley misses with a left hand and Enqvist counters with an outside leg kick.
Enqvist dips to his left and cracks O Malley with an uppercut! O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. O Malley throws a nice outside leg kick. O Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. O Malley misses with an uppercut. Enqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Malley to score with a decent uppercut. O Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though. Enqvist moves out of range as O Malley strikes. O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley connects with a body shot.#T1# O Malley throws a head kick but Enqvist moves out of range.
O Malley scores with a jab. Enqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Enqvist works O Malley's body with a nice hook. O Malley throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it. Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab. O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from O Malley. O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Enqvist pushes O Malley up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. O Malley blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC# O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist drops his hands momentarily and O Malley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A left lands for O Malley. O Malley moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Enqvist scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Sean O Malley has been cut. Enqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Malley counters with a stiff right hand. O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Enqvist stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. O Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. O Malley scores with a jab. Enqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A head kick misses from Enqvist. O Malley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Malley duly obliges. #T3# O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. O Malley misses with a straight right. O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Enqvist throws a chopping leg kick but O Malley manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A big right from O Malley misses. O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Enqvist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. O Malley walks into a left hand. A lazy left from O Malley finds it's target. O Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. O Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. O Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. O Malley misses with a right hand and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#O Malley is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! O Malley crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist is the new featherweight champion! Kimi Enqvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Abarai. Abarai scores with a jab to the head.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Enqvist's leg but Enqvist calmly moves out of range. Abarai motions for Enqvist to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A thudding body kick lands there by Enqvist!
Abarai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai. Abarai with a jab. We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai. Abarai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Enqvist swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Enqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Abarai. Abarai motions for Enqvist to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Enqvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Enqvist lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist. Abarai tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai slips under a jab from Enqvist. A jab from Enqvist misses. Some bone on bone action there as Enqvist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1# Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enqvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Abarai feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down. Enqvist works the jab nicely. Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheers as Enqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though. Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Abarai throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it. Abarai misses the shot to the body. Enqvist checks the leg kick. Enqvist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Abarai.
A big right from Abarai misses. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Enqvist cracks Abarai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Enqvist has managed to clinch.
Enqvist lands a shot to the body. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
#BC# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sloppy strikes from Abarai. Those never looked like landing. Some wild striking there from Enqvist.
#T2# Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Enqvist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick from Enqvist lands but Abarai takes it in his stride. Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Abarai lands a jab. Abarai moves out of range of the body kick. Abarai looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enqvist. Enqvist tries to clinch up. Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Enqvist saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
Enqvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A good leg kick by Abarai. #T3# Abarai looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range. Abarai slips a jab from Enqvist. A jab from Abarai misses. Enqvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Enqvist instigates a clinch. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Enqvist instigates a clinch. Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Abarai lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enqvist. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abarai prevents a body shot from Enqvist. Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Abarai misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. A short right from Abarai on the inside. Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Abarai tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abarai prevents a body shot from Enqvist. Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Abarai moves out of range of the strikes. Enqvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abarai lands with a good body shot. Jab by Enqvist. Abarai slips under a jab from Enqvist. Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Abarai tenderised Enqvist's leg. Enqvist is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai. Abarai misses with a body shot.
Enqvist takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses. Abarai blocks a low kick nicely. Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# An inside leg kick lands from Enqvist. Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Abarai moves out of range easily. Abarai with a hook. The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Abarai misses with a wild body shot. Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Enqvist lands a jab to Abarai's midsection. Abarai scores with a punch to the head. Enqvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Abarai lands the left hand. Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Abarai looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai. Enqvist thinks about countering with a head kick. Enqvist throws a quick inside leg kick. Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai. Abarai throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it. Abarai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# Abarai swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it. Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though. Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Enqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai. A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Abarai down. Enqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Enqvist is out of range. Abarai checks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. As Abarai backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enqvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Enqvist scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses. Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Enqvist takes the fight into the clinch. Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist stalling in the clinch but Abarai improves position. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Enqvist - that landed with a thud.
Enqvist tries to stall but Abarai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike. Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai. Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai is trying to break the clinch but Enqvist is controlling him. Nice body punch from Enqvist - that landed with a thud.
Abarai is breathing heavily. Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enqvists head. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Enqvist throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it. A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai. Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist lands with an uppercut that bounces Abarai off the cage and back into range.#CL# Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch. A short right from Enqvist. #T3# Enqvist tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards. Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai. Abarai tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. Enqvist lands an uppercut. Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
A body shot lands from Enqvist.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Abarai. Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Abarai working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Abarai. Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enqvists head. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away. Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Crunch! Enqvist slams his shin into Abarai's torso. Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Abarai misses with a looping right. Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick. Abarai misses with a looping right. Enqvist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Enqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enqvist slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An inside leg kick from Abarai misses. Abarai digs a good body shot into Enqvist's ribs. Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Enqvist lands a slapping body shot.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming. Abarai blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Good exchange - Enqvist coming out on top. Abarai misses with a low kick. Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot. A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target. Abarai swinging wildly here.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range. Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body. Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Enqvist quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enqvist. Abarai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enqvist. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abarai blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a double jab.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist lands a nice looking body kick.#T1# Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist. Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enqvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot. Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
Enqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai. Enqvist works the jab nicely. Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Enqvist scores with a nice strike. A swing and a miss from Abarai. Enqvist tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Enqvist swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a leg kick. Enqvist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Enqvist throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Abarai stuns Enqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2# Enqvist checks a leg kick. Enqvist checks a leg kick. Enqvist with a nice cross. Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Abarai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL# Enqvist clinches up against the cage. Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far. Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Abarai working aggressively here.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Enqvist's ribcage. Enqvist let out a lung full of air as it connected. Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut. Enqvist pushes Abarai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Enqvist prevents a body shot from Abarai. Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Abarai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist scores with a punch to the head. Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai. Enqvist scores with a kick to the midsection. Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick. Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Enqvist fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body. Abarai misses with a leg kick. A low kick lands for Enqvist.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Enqvist with a nice calf kick. Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Enqvist clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. Enqvist pushes Abarai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enqvist lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
Abarai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enqvist. Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Enqvist lands with a left to the head. Enqvist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch. Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Enqvist connects with a single shot there. Abarai misses with a looping left. Abarai misses with a straight right. Enqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist with a body punch. A glancing blow. Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Abarai. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round. Well Enqvist 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1118 Beard v Young
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1# Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely. Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Benjamin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Enqvist cracks Benjamin with a good jab. Enqvist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist. A counter left hand to the body from Benjamin misses its target. Enqvist slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist with the inside leg kick. Benjamin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benjamin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1# Enqvist throws a leg kick and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Benjamin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
Jab from Benjamin. Enqvist is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin throws a body shot but no joy. A low kick lands for Enqvist.
Benjamin slips a straight right by Enqvist. A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Benjamin scores with a kick to the body.
Enqvist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enqvist. Benjamin shrugs it off though. #T2# Benjamin takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Enqvist steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Benjamin looks for the body kick but Enqvist saw that one coming. Benjamin slips under a jab. Benjamin takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot. Enqvist throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Benjamin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Benjamin keeps the fight on the outside. Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin moves out of range easily. Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
It looked like Benjamin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Benjamin looks to land a combination but Enqvist avoids it well. Enqvist with the inside leg kick. Benjamin throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Enqvist counters by clinching up. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch. Benjamin working aggressively here.
#BC2# Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benjamin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjamin avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
#T4# Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Benjamin pushes him off. Benjamin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Benjamin misses with a looping right. A good leg kick by Benjamin. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot. Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enqvist connects with a high kick. Enqvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Some wild striking there from Benjamin.
Enqvist replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Benjamin blocks it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Enqvist throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Enqvist's head but Enqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice leg kick from Benjamin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist throws a solid leg kick but Benjamin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enqvist. It looked like Benjamin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A decent looking cross lands there for Enqvist. Benjamin throws a nice inside leg kick. Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Enqvist coming out on top. Benjamin avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist closes the distance looking to clinch and Benjamin counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Sloppy strikes from Enqvist. Those never looked like landing. Enqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Enqvist tries to land a body kick and Benjamin counters with a two punch combo. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Enqvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Benjamin takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Enqvist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A low kick from Enqvist is predictable there and Benjamin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2# The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A shot to the body from Enqvist misses and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benjamin misses with a low kick.
Enqvist looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Benjamin swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Benjamin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enqvist has time to react. Benjamin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist. Benjamin catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Enqvist is rocked! Benjamin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3# Enqvist scores with a nice strike. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. Luuk Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far. Benjamin avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
As Enqvist looks to move away, Benjamin throws a big counter combo but Enqvist just gets out of the way.#CL2# Enqvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Benjamin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enqvist scores with a jab to the jaw. Benjamin lands a nice looking body kick. Enqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Benjamin misses with a wild body shot. Enqvist flicks out a counter leg kick but Benjamin steps away. Enqvist misses with a looping right. A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Benjamin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Enqvist momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist takes a swing at Benjamin's ribcage but misses. Enqvist tries to clinch up but Benjamin circles away and keeps his distance. Benjamin tried to counter with a leg kick but Enqvist avoided it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benjamin. Enqvist shrugs it off though. Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk Benjamin dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A slapping leg kick lands for Enqvist.
Good leg kick by Benjamin. Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enqvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Enqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Benjamin. Benjamin tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Benjamin is leaning against Enqvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin. #BC# Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Enqvist has Benjamin up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Enqvist.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Benjamin's head. Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Benjamin. Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benjamin tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Benjamin tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Benjamin lands with a light punch inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Enqvist breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Benjamin down. Benjamin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benjamin's knee momentarily. Benjamin works Enqvist's body with a nice hook. Benjamin looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin moves out of range easily. Enqvist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Enqvist's corner calls for a 1-2. Enqvist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Benjamin is rocked! Benjamin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Oh Benjamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Benjamin does a little dance to reset his feet. Benjamin seems to have got his legs back now. A nice leg kick lands there from Enqvist. Enqvist tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range. Enqvist misses with a looping left. Benjamin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Enqvist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Enqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Benjamin blocks a leg kick. Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Benjamin misses and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Enqvist misses with a leg kick and Benjamin counters with a solid body kick. Enqvist moves to clinch but Benjamin breaks away and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Benjamin tried to counter with a leg kick but Enqvist avoided it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Enqvist ducks down to avoid it. Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimi Enqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Enqvist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! A very excited looking Kimi Enqvist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1# Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Enqvist looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming. Kersikov misses with a looping right. A leg kick checked by Kersikov. Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. As Kersikov tries to get set, Enqvist tries to push him back and clinch up but Kersikov manages to avoid the attempt. A big left from Enqvist misses. Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enqvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Enqvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight. Enqvist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range. Kersikov feints the counter takedown. Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off. Enqvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Enqvist there as he acknowledges the shot. Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kersikov slips a straight right by Enqvist. Kersikov stuns Enqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# A big left from Enqvist misses. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head. Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kersikov letting Enqvist take a breather here.#BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Enqvist slips a straight right by Kersikov. Enqvist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side. Kersikov avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# Enqvist moves into the clinch. Kersikov lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov. Enqvist lands with a short shot to the head. Kersikov blocks a body shot from Enqvist. A short right from Kersikov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist. Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards. Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist. Kersikov fails to pull guard.
Kersikov lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist. #BC# Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Enqvist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kersikov. Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it. Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Enqvist misses with a low kick. Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely. Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Enqvist misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely. Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Enqvist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Enqvist throws out a powerful jab. A big right from Enqvist misses. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kersikov staying out of range there. Enqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Enqvist gets a clinch. Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kersikov tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Kersikov drops back down to his feet.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.#TD2# Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4# Enqvist postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Kersikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controls Enqvist momentarily but Enqvist frees himself. Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Enqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Kersikov is working an open guard so Enqvist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist works Kersikov's body with a nice hook. Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Enqvist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Enqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL# Enqvist pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch. Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around? A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.#TD2# Kersikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enqvist uses from the top position. Kersikov pulls Enqvist in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1# Enqvist won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU# Enqvist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kersikov, up you get! Enqvist misses with a body kick.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kersikov walks into a left hand. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist. Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Enqvist misses with a hook. Kersikov misses with a shot to the body and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. Enqvist misses with a kick to the body #TD2# so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kersikov preventing the sweep. Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kersikov slips nicely into half guard. Kersikov prevents Enqvist from improving his position. Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Enqvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Kersikov. Kersikov wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy. Nice strikes from Kersikov there. Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Enqvist has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Kersikov landing strikes from the mount. Enqvist just holding on. Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kersikov avoids the attempt from Enqvist to control.#T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kersikov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Enqvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Kersikov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kersikov won't let Enqvist get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Enqvist tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. Enqvist is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea. Kersikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kersikov working away from the top, dropping strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES# Enqvist bucks Kersikov off and manages to get back to his feet! Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Enqvist feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Enqvist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Enqvist looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range. Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far. Enqvist tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range. Enqvist takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch. Kersikov with a nice cross. Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off. Kersikov feints the counter takedown. A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot. Kersikov connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off. Enqvist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Kersikov. Enqvist with a jab. Kersikov moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist slips a jab from Kersikov.#T1# Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Enqvist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily. Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov. Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch. Enqvist throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Enqvist throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2# 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! Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Enqvist throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Enqvist only half commits. Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside. Kersikov feints the counter takedown. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T3# A telegraphed right hand from Enqvist misses the target. Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Enqvist slips under a jab from Kersikov. Enqvist quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A cross from Kersikov lands. Enqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. Kersikov avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. Kersikov fails to land the takedown. Enqvist with a nice cross. A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target. #T4# Enqvist throws a body kick that misses. Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Enqvist's half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kersikov working the head and body with strikes. Enqvist wants to get back to full guard. Kersikov wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy. Enqvist pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Enqvist wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Enqvist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Jab from Kersikov. Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Enqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov. A leg kick checked by Kersikov. Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot. Kersikov sizes up Enqvist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1# Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range. Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely. Enqvist takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist misses with a leg kick. Jab by Kersikov. Enqvist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Enqvist misses with a straight right. Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov. A left lands for Enqvist. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick. Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2# Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Enqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Enqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Enqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes. Enqvist moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab. 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! Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov with a nice cross. Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.#T3# Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist. Kersikov blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up with Enqvist, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes Enqvist against the cage but Enqvist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt. Enqvist throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enqvist. A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target. Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Enqvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.#T4# Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range. Enqvist tries to land a body kick#TD2# so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kersikov wants to control from the top but Enqvist keeps moving. Enqvist looking to control.
Enqvist is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Enqvist blocks nicely. Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kersikov looking to pass the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round!#R5# Kersikov misses with a hook. Volodymyr Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist scores with a punch to the head. Nice shot lands for Enqvist. Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.#CL# Enqvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kersikov lands a left hand.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it. Kersikov fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kersikov fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab. Enqvist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1# Kersikov misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Enqvist rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Enqvist on the inside. #BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Enqvist throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Enqvist only half commits. Enqvist moves out of range as Kersikov strikes. The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kersikov tries to move into range but Enqvist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Enqvist was well out of range. Nice body punch from Enqvist. Enqvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Enqvist. Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.#T2# Nice uppercut lands for Enqvist. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kersikov blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab. Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it. Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov. Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. A big left from Kersikov misses. Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Enqvist pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch. Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head. Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Enqvist cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick. Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid leg kick lands there for Enqvist.
#T4# Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Enqvist. Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Enqvist with the inside leg kick. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike. Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enqvist as he jumps to the side. Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov. Enqvist throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Enqvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL# Enqvist closes the distance and clinches. Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round. I think Enqvist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46 Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist is the new bantamweight champion! A relieved looking Kimi Enqvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CCC 81
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Enqvist throws a wild body kick that Sprintin sees coming a mile off. Sprintin half committed to a counter leg kick. Sprintin misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sprintin looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range. Sprintin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sprintin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Sprintin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Phil Sprintin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sprintin lands a lovely overhand right. Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sprintin misses with a looping right. Sprintin takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Enqvist instigates a clinch. #T1# Nice body punch from Sprintin. Sprintin digs a right hand into Enqvist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enqvist's gas tank. Enqvist is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprintin. A nice right hand lands inside from Sprintin. Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprintin. #BC# Sprintin breaks from the clinch.
Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and Sprintin counters with a left to the body. Sprintin cracks Enqvist with a right hand to the side of the head. Sprintin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sprintin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Enqvist cracks Sprintin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sprintin misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a one-two to the body. We've been told by Sprintin's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. 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! Enqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2# Sprintin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sprintin throws a low kick but Enqvist moves out of range easily. Enqvist flicks out a counter leg kick but Sprintin steps away. Enqvist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sprintin misses with a left hand and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
Enqvist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sprintin with a body shot. Enqvist takes one on the button. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sprintin manages to avoid it. Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sprintin tries to land a leg kick but Enqvist saw it coming and moves away.
Enqvist blocks a jab. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sprintin.
Enqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Enqvist was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Sprintin misses with a leg kick enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab. Sprintin loads up on a big right hand but Enqvist slips the punch. Enqvist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Enqvist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Enqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. Sprintin looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Sprintin misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely. Nice straight punches there by Sprintin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sprintin. Sprintin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enqvist finds it's way round the side to connect with Sprintin's head. A nice leg kick from Sprintin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sprintin lands with an uppercut that bounces Enqvist off the cage and back into range.#T4# Sprintin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy. Sprintin thuds a left hand into Enqvist's body. Enqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sprintin sees it coming and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Sprintin misses the target. Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sprintin misses with a straight left. Sprintin is looking to score with low kicks. Enqvist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A low kick from Enqvist misses and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sprintin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sprintin, as that shot connected.
Sprintin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Enqvist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sprintin misses with a wild body shot. Enqvist throws a leg kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Sprintin scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sprintin. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Sprintin avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
It looked like Sprintin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Enqvist manages to break the clinch.
Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Sprintin misses with a hook. Sprintin lunges at Enqvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Enqvist's hand. Sprintin blocks a jab. It looked like Sprintin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Enqvist. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprintin was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist. Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Enqvist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sprintin. Sprintin throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it.#T1# Enqvist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Enqvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Enqvist manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Enqvist takes the fight into the clinch. A body shot lands from Sprintin.
Enqvist presses Sprintin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Sprintin's head. Sprintin blocking some punches.
Enqvist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sprintin tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist tries a body shot but Sprintin blocks it.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Sprintin cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot. Sprintin throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sprintin backwards. Sprintin lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist presses Sprintin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Enqvist lands a left hand.
Enqvist lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist. Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sprintin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sprintin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist cracks Sprintin with a nice body shot. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Sprintin blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprintin. Enqvist pushes Sprintin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Sprintin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sprintin.
Enqvist is looking for the big counter here. Sprintin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Enqvist cracks a nice hook into Sprintin's ribs. Enqvist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sprintin throws a lazy uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Enqvist slips under a jab from Sprintin. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Phil Sprintin is winning the standup battle so far. Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Enqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sprintin throws a poor cross that misses
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Sprintin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sprintin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Enqvist in his tracks. A leg kick checked by Enqvist. Enqvist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sprintin looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Sprintin misses with a looping left. Enqvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Enqvist connects with a crisp jab. Sprintin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enqvist can do to turn this around? Sprintin moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Sprintin throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sprintin is rocked! Jab from Enqvist. Oh Sprintin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Enqvist staying out of range there. Enqvist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Enqvist ducks down to avoid it. Sprintin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sprintin misses the body punch #CL2# and Enqvist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Enqvist. Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Enqvist. Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sprintin tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sprintin can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sprintin fails to land. Sprintin swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Enqvist - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
A body shot lands from Sprintin.
Sprintin blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kimi Enqvist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sprintin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enqvist. That one must have hurt. Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. Despite the aggression on Enqvist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sprintin throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sprintin right on the button. Sprintin goes down! Enqvist follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Enqvist gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist! A very excited looking Kimi Enqvist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Rahamies connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Rahamies does no damage. Enqvist swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
Enqvist scores with a hook. Rahamies thows a leg kick but Enqvist checks it and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rahamies throws a leg kick but Enqvist moved away. A chopping leg kick lands by Enqvist. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahamies. Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enqvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Enqvist there as he acknowledges the shot. Rahamies lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enqvist. Rahamies misses with a hook. Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rahamies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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! Enqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rahamies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rahamies misses with a leg kick and Enqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Rahamies 's knee. #T1# Enqvist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away. Enqvist tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it. Nice uppercut lands for Rahamies. That snapped Enqvist's head back.
Rahamies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rahamies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Enqvist scores with a head kick. Rahamies tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice cross by Rahamies. Rahamies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enqvist's hands. 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! Rahamies scores with a hook to the body. Enqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily. Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enqvist is looking for a counter combo. Rahamies looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enqvist misses with a leg kick and Rahamies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from Rahamies finds it's way through Enqvist's defenses. #T2# Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies. Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Rahamies backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rahamies misses with a hook. Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahamies misses with a straight right. Nice defenses there by Rahamies. Rahamies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rahamies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Enqvist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rahamies - that will leave a mark!
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Enqvist checks it. Enqvist half committed to a counter leg kick. Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Enqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rahamies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Rahamies dodges the punch combination from Enqvist.
#T3# Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rahamies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahamies. Rahamies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enqvist. Rahamies misses with a left hand and Enqvist counters with a nice body kick. Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily. Rahamies looks for the body kick but Enqvist saw that one coming. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. An inside leg kick from Rahamies misses. Enqvist avoids a kick to the body.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Enqvist checks the leg kick. Rahamies throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well. Rahamies misses with the body kick and Enqvist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahamies's knee momentarily. Rahamies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rahamies blocks a jab. Rahamies misses with a head kick.
#T4# Enqvist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahamies tries to work over Enqvist's front leg with a kick but Enqvist checks it. It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Enqvist misses with the combination.
Enqvist checks the leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Enqvist misses the jab. Rahamies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enqvist.
Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahamies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Enqvist scrambles back to his feet. Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rahamies. Enqvist shrugs it off though. An inside leg kick lands from Rahamies. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Rahamies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enqvist is able to avoid easily. Rahamies works Enqvist's body with a nice hook. Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rahamies tests Enqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rahamies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Enqvist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Enqvist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Enqvist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rahamies misses with a leg kick and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Rahamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rahamies throws a combination. Enqvist tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick. Enqvist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rahamies tried to score with a low kick but Enqvist checks it. Enqvist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Enqvist lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Enqvist moves away and avoids it. Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Enqvist's shoulder, as Enqvist tries to avoid the shot. Enqvist throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.#T1# Enqvist checks a leg kick nicely. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Rahamies saw that one coming. Rahamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target. Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahamies moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rahamies looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rahamies throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Enqvist feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Enqvist jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Enqvist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rahamies throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily. Enqvist jabs at Rahamies's body. Enqvist connects with a leg kick. Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rahamies delivers a nice body kick. Rahamies lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rahamies keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL# Enqvist has managed to clinch.
Enqvist stalling.
Rahamies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage. Rahamies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
Enqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rahamies works over Enqvist's head and body with a nice combination. Enqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rahamies. Enqvist shrugs it off though. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. Rahamies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# A big left from Rahamies misses. Rahamies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Rahamies moves out of range easily. Rahamies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enqvist to score with a decent uppercut. Rahamies swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Enqvist throws a one two combo.
Rahamies scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rahamies throws a low kick, looking for Enqvist's leg but Enqvist calmly moves out of range. Enqvist misses the body punch and Rahamies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Rahamies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enqvist under the eye. A punch combination from Rahamies misses. Rahamies throws a leg kick which misses Enqvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Enqvist tries to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist moves away from the strike by Rahamies. #T4# A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target. Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahamies just manages to avoid it. Rahamies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rahamies misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely. Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. Enqvist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Rahamies releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Enqvist tries to clinch up. Rahamies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rahamies throws a lazy head kick and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand. Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range. Rahamies delivers a nice body kick. Rahamies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enqvist is out of range and Rahamies settles back down. Enqvist moves out of range of the body kick. A head kick misses from Enqvist. Rahamies appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Rahamies thumps Enqvist with a low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rahamies!
Rahamies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rahamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist. Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Rahamies pushes him off. Enqvist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Enqvist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rahamies. Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Rahamies misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Rahamies pushes him off. Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahamies. Rahamies throws a looping overhand right but Enqvist ducks down to avoid it. Enqvist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rahamies's head. Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Rahamies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Rahamies throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Enqvist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rahamies scores with a nice right hand.
Enqvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rahamies misses with a looping right. Enqvist feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rahamies avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Enqvist scores with a decent looking hook. Rahamies throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand. Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. Enqvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A low kick from Rahamies misses and Enqvist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahamies's knee momentarily. Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a left to the body. Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Enqvist's shoulder, as Enqvist tries to avoid the shot. Enqvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Enqvist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rahamies misses with a straight left. Rahamies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rahamies misses with a straight left. Enqvist tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it. Rahamies scores with a hook. Rahamies lands with an overhand left. Rahamies wants to slow Enqvist down by chopping away at his legs. Rahamies throws a head kick that misses. Enqvist tries to clinch but Rahamies moves out of range. Enqvist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rahamies misses with a left hand and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Enqvist moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist. Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Enqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rahamies throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Enqvist as the two fighters clinch.
Rahamies blocks a body shot from Enqvist. A nice right hand lands inside from Rahamies. Rahamies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Rahamies. Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A counter left hand to the body from Enqvist misses its target. Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. Enqvist throws a half hearted mid kick. Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick. Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.#T4# Enqvist misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely. Rahamies misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rahamies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rahamies throws a head kick but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it. Enqvist takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses. Enqvist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Enqvist defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahamies paws at him with a jab and circles away. Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahamies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Enqvist instigates a clinch. #BC# Enqvist breaks from the clinch.
Enqvist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rahamies misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Ilari Rahamies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rahamies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies! Our winner, Ilari Rahamies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 336 Faolin vs Karjalainen
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1# Enqvist scores with a body shot.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Geno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Enqvist misses with a low kick. De Geno misses with a looping left. Enqvist moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Enqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab. De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno. De Geno looks for the body kick but Enqvist saw that one coming. De Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. De Geno slips under a jab. Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. De Geno misses the shot to the body. Enqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. De Geno jabs at Enqvist's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Geno throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enqvist scores with a jab. De Geno acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Enqvist throws a leg kick but De Geno moved away. Enqvist looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
De Geno throws a leg kick that is checked and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Enqvist takes one to the chin there.#T1# Enqvist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Geno. Enqvist cracks De Geno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. De Geno misses the shot to the body. Enqvist scores with a jab to the head.
De Geno throws a nice inside leg kick. De Geno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Enqvist throws a nice looking combination but De Geno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. De Geno scores with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Enqvist checks a leg kick. Enqvist moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Enqvist walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Geno. De Geno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enqvist on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Geno circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Enqvist both land. Nice combination. A slapping leg kick lands for Enqvist.
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Enqvist moved away. De Geno throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Enqvist dodges the punch combination from De Geno.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by De Geno. That's going to slow Enqvist down. #T2# De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist lands an overhand right. A punch combination from Enqvist misses. De Geno now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2# De Geno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enqvist, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Geno checks the leg kick. De Geno throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily. Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Enqvist scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist scores with a nice strike. De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist is looking to chop away at De Geno's legs. A big right from De Geno misses. Enqvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Enqvist wants to clinch. De Geno tries to close the distance and clinch but Enqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Enqvist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Enqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# De Geno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses. De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Enqvist lands a jab to the head.
Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno. Enqvist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Geno's hands. A head kick misses from Enqvist. Enqvist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. De Geno throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist. De Geno checks a leg kick. Enqvist lands a leg kick that knocks De Geno off balance momentarily. De Geno staying out of range there. Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range. De Geno scoring well with a low kick there.
De Geno scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! De Geno misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely. The crowd cheers as Enqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Geno doesn't seem phased though. Enqvist throws a front kick aimed at De Geno's knee but De Geno avoids it well. De Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from De Geno. De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Enqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch. De Geno wants to slow Enqvist down by chopping away at his legs. Enqvist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Geno on the side of the head. A big left from De Geno misses. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target. De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
De Geno takes one on the button. Enqvist defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand. As De Geno backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Enqvist is looking to slow De Geno down with leg kicks. De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from De Geno misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Enqvist lands a nice looking body shot.
Enqvist connects with a solid leg kick. De Geno loads up on a big right hand but Enqvist slips the punch. De Geno keeps the fight on the outside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but De Geno pushes him off. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. Enqvist throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily. Enqvist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. Enqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Enqvist jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Geno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno. Enqvist blocks a jab. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. De Geno misses with a straight left. A bone on bone clash there as De Geno blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Geno missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. De Geno takes a shot right to the bread basket. Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist misses with a straight right. Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Enqvist. De Geno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. De Geno checks a low kick from Enqvist. De Geno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Enqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Geno. Enqvist moves away from the strike by De Geno. De Geno digs a good body shot into Enqvist's ribs. De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. De Geno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Enqvist lands with a good body shot. Enqvist lunges at De Geno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Geno's hand. De Geno misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a big shot that misses. De Geno now looks to counter with a shot at the body. De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A bone on bone clash there as De Geno blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Enqvist moves out of range of the body kick. A leg kick checked by Enqvist. Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
#T2# The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. De Geno lands a jab to the head.
De Geno misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely. Enqvist moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Pablo De Geno seems to be getting the better of the standup. De Geno throws an off balance right hand
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab. Enqvist thumps De Geno with a low kick. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Enqvist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Geno. De Geno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Enqvist thuds his shin into the meat of De Geno's side. De Geno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Enqvist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Enqvist blocks a jab. De Geno punishes Enqvist's body with a nice straight punch. Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A nice leg kick from Enqvist, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Enqvist throws a wild body kick that De Geno sees coming a mile off. De Geno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Geno. De Geno misses with a low kick. De Geno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Enqvist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enqvist throws a big shot that misses. De Geno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
De Geno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
Enqvist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno lands a nice looking body shot.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. De Geno moves into range and connects with a jab. A punch lands to the side of De Geno 's head but he takes it in his stride. De Geno moves away from the strike by Enqvist. #T4# De Geno connects with a leg kick. De Geno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist lands an overhand right. De Geno swinging wildly here.
Enqvist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A low kick lands for Enqvist.
De Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range. A lazy left from Enqvist finds it's target. De Geno throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but De Geno checks it. De Geno looks like he wants to counter punch here. De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body. De Geno checks a low kick from Enqvist. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Geno throws a body kick that misses. Enqvist moves out of range of the body kick. De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
De Geno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Geno. De Geno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Enqvist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Enqvist, as that shot connected.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and checks it nicely. Enqvist thuds a left hand into De Geno's body. De Geno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. De Geno throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist missing with a left hand there. De Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A head kick misses from Enqvist. #CL# Enqvist closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage. Enqvist prevents De Geno from breaking the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist. De Geno is leaning against Enqvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Geno's elbow. Enqvist gets through De Geno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice right hand lands inside from De Geno. #T1# De Geno can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
De Geno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enqvist's efforts to push away. A short right from De Geno on the inside. De Geno lands a body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Enqvist blocks a body shot from De Geno. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Geno. A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Geno misses with a short punch on the inside. De Geno works on Enqvist's body with a couple of short punches. De Geno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike. De Geno misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Geno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! De Geno working aggressively here.
Enqvist presses De Geno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# De Geno has Enqvist pressed against the cage, preventing Enqvist from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Enqvist has De Geno pushed against the cage. De Geno blocks a body shot from Enqvist. De Geno misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Geno. De Geno lands a hook to the side of the head. De Geno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. De Geno scores with a nice hook to the head. De Geno misses with a body punch.
#BC# Enqvist manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# De Geno rushes Enqvist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Geno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A big right from De Geno misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Geno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Enqvist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Enqvist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Enqvist scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from De Geno tenderised Enqvist's leg. Enqvist is trying to keep his angry face on. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Enqvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Enqvist slips a straight right by De Geno. Enqvist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Geno. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. De Geno misses with a body shot.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
De Geno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. De Geno throws a leg kick but Enqvist sees it coming and checks it nicely. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - De Geno had a free shot at his head there. De Geno checks a low kick from Enqvist. De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Geno misses with a looping left. Enqvist misses with a two punch combination.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Geno looks to land a combination. Enqvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.#T4# Enqvist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Enqvist pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Geno is out of range and Enqvist settles back down. De Geno throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# De Geno gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch. De Geno tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. De Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist wants to stall.
De Geno swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Enqvist. De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. De Geno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Geno lands a body punch in the clinch. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. De Geno swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist lands with a left to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pablo De Geno just about did enough to take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Enqvist looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range. De Geno blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
De Geno lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Geno. De Geno connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off. De Geno throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily. Nice cross by Enqvist. Decent striking displayed by De Geno there. Enqvist lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Geno takes a step back to recover. Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enqvist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
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! De Geno misses with a body shot.
Good work by De Geno as he checks the leg kick. Enqvist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. De Geno looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range. Enqvist misses with a hook. Nice defenses there by Enqvist.#T1# Enqvist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Geno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enqvist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Enqvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Geno. Enqvist throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Geno. Enqvist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. De Geno looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely. De Geno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A punch combination from Enqvist misses. De Geno avoids a kick to the body.
Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but De Geno slips the punch. De Geno connects with a leg kick. Nice shot by Enqvist. Enqvist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist takes one to the chin there. De Geno works the jab nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Enqvist gets in close and instigates a clinch. Enqvist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# De Geno misses with a short punch on the inside. De Geno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from De Geno on the inside. #BC# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming. Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice hook. Enqvist takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses. Enqvist blocks the body kick.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range. Enqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. De Geno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Enqvist's head but Enqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Enqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Enqvist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. De Geno misses with a wild combination.
De Geno blocks a jab.#T3# De Geno moves away from the strike by Enqvist. Enqvist tries to move into range but De Geno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch. De Geno throws a leg kick that misses. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Good work by De Geno as he checks the leg kick. De Geno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Enqvist blocks it well. Enqvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Enqvist tries to clinch up but De Geno circles away and keeps his distance. Enqvist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Enqvist wants to clinch. Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot. De Geno misses with a low kick as Enqvist jumps back. Enqvist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Geno was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Some bone on bone action there as Enqvist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A quick step to the side and Enqvist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Enqvist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Enqvist avoids the body shot from De Geno.
#T4# Enqvist stuns De Geno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Enqvist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Geno. Enqvist lands a really nice looking cross but De Geno seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist slips under a jab. De Geno throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well. De Geno takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enqvist. De Geno looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range. Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Geno just manages to avoid it. De Geno defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist slips under a jab from De Geno. De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Enqvist throws a right hand that De Geno ducks under and follows up with a left that De Geno also avoids with ease. Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enqvist. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice shot by De Geno. De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno. Enqvist moves away from the strike by De Geno. A quick step to the side and Enqvist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. De Geno misses the shot to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Geno checks a leg kick. Enqvist avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away. De Geno looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno. A good leg kick by De Geno. De Geno slips under a jab. De Geno throws a series of punches but Enqvist avoids them all with ease. Nice straight punches there by Enqvist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Enqvist. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Geno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Enqvist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Enqvist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A swing and a miss from De Geno. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno misses the jab. De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target. #T1# De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Enqvist throws a quick inside leg kick. De Geno avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
De Geno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.#CL# Enqvist rushes De Geno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Enqvist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# De Geno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Enqvist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. De Geno throws a nice looking combination but Enqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Enqvist wants to slow De Geno down by chopping away at his legs. De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Enqvist defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist wants to clinch up but De Geno keeps it at a distance. Enqvist defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enqvist. Enqvist obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range. Enqvist tries to clinch but De Geno is having none of it. Enqvist moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Enqvist works De Geno's body with a nice hook. De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. De Geno looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist misses with a straight right. Enqvist checks the leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Geno checks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily. Enqvist throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target. De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enqvist slips a jab from De Geno. De Geno throws a nice outside leg kick. Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away. De Geno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Enqvist moved away. De Geno looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist takes one to the chin there. Enqvist tries to score with a low kick but De Geno moves his leg out of the way. Nice defenses there by Enqvist. De Geno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily. De Geno thuds a left hand into Enqvist's body. Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Geno. De Geno throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily. Enqvist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Enqvist takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses. Enqvist wants to clinch up but De Geno keeps it at a distance. Enqvist checks a low kick from De Geno. De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. De Geno with a nice calf kick. De Geno misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Enqvist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# De Geno cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs. Enqvist takes a shot right to the bread basket. 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! De Geno throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - De Geno had a free shot at his head there. De Geno lands an overhand right. Enqvist takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses. De Geno connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off. Enqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. De Geno jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance. Enqvist tries a low kick but De Geno avoids it. Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but De Geno is out of range. Enqvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Enqvist is looking to chop away at De Geno's legs. De Geno flicks out a counter leg kick but Enqvist steps away. Jab by De Geno. Jab by De Geno. Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. De Geno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo De Geno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got De Geno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno! Pablo De Geno is the new bantamweight champion! Pablo De Geno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 328 Kruth vs Enqvist
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Kruth fails to land the takedown.#TD# Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Enqvist is not content to let Kruth control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kruth wants to free his trapped foot but Enqvist is holding on for dear life with his legs. Enqvist is trying to stand up here but Kruth is controlling him well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Enqvist has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kruth is on him like a limpet, forcing Enqvist back against the cage. Kruth takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Enqvist manages to break the clinch.
Kruth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enqvist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruth somewhat. Enqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Kruth tries for a takedown but Enqvist circles away easily and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kruth fails to land the takedown. Enqvist stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruth. #TD# Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Enqvist was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kruth prevents Enqvist from getting back to his feet. Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Enqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Enqvist keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass. Enqvist 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. Kruth wants to pass the guard but Enqvist is keeping the position. Kruth wants to control from the top but Enqvist keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Enqvist wants to stand and escape but Kruth is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Kruth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Enqvist's guard.#T3# Kruth wants to pass the guard but Enqvist is keeping the position. Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Enqvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Kruth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Enqvist uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2# Enqvist has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Kruth has his takedown stuffed and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Kruth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away. Enqvist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enqvist wants it to stay on the feet. Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD# Kruth gets the takedown into side control. Enqvist is looking to regain half guard here but Kruth keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Enqvist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kruth wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy. Kruth is really struggling to control Enqvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Kruth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Enqvist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kruth but great work by Enqvist. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Kruth with a poor takedown and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kruth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Enqvist cracks Kruth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Enqvist defending well as Kruth loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Kruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Enqvist with a nice cross.#ROC2#Kruth is rocked! Kruth misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruth on the side of the head. Oh Kruth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kruth has his takedown stuffed and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kruth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kruth seems to have got his legs back now. This has been an exciting period of action! Kruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Kruth tries to close the distance and clinch but Enqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kimi Enqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kruth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enqvist defends well and Kruth ends up having to push Enqvist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Enqvist throws out a counter right but Kruth avoids it with no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Enqvist scores with a hook to the body. Kruth wants to take the fight to the mat but Enqvist manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
A right handed body shot lands from Enqvist.
#BC2# Enqvist breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Enqvist. Enqvist digs a good hook to Kruth's body.
Enqvist tries to bum rush Kruth with a series of wild strikes but Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Enqvist sprawls well. Enqvist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enqvist stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet. Enqvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enqvist can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enqvist misses with a hook. Kruth ducked under it nicely. #T2# Kruth has his takedown stuffed and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Kruth with a poor takedown and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Enqvist is looking to land body kicks. Kruth slips under a jab. Kruth tries for a takedown but Enqvist circles away easily and Enqvist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruth thinking. Kruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enqvist swivels and escapes. Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Enqvist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet. As Kruth backs off Enqvist throws a huge counter combo but Kruth manages to avoid it all.#T3# Kruth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Enqvist misses with a looping left. Kruth staying out of range there. Kruth throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
#KD2# Enqvist cracks Kruth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kruth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Enqvist finish him?
#CUT2#Jorgen Kruth's cut is getting worse. Kruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enqvist is fending him off so far but Kruth persists. Nope, Enqvist circles away and we're back to standing. This has been an exciting period of action! No luck for Kruth with that takedown attempt. Enqvist raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Enqvist flashes Kruth a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kruth's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kruth crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Enqvist punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist is the new bantamweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Kimi Enqvist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 321 Brown vs Perkele
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1# Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but Greene is out of range. Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Enqvist is quick to defend against it. Greene fails with the takedown.#TD# Greene gets the takedown into side control. Enqvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Enqvist wants to control but Greene postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist isn't going anywhere. Enqvist is pushing Greene's head away, looking to escape. Greene manages to hold on to the position though. Greene is staying tight to Enqvist's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1# Enqvist keeps Greene under control for a moment. Enqvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Enqvist is pushing Greene's head away, looking to escape. Greene manages to hold on to the position though. Greene has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Enqvist tries to bench press Greene off him but Greene keeps the position. #SUB# Greene tries for a kimura but Enqvist is defending well. Enqvist holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Greene wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Enqvist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by Enqvist. It seemed like Enqvist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Greene cracks Enqvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist stuffs the takedown attempt from Greene. Greene gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him. Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Greene checks a leg kick nicely. Greene feinted with a counter takedown. Enqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD# and Greene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greene. Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Enqvist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4# Enqvist keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #SUB# Greene drops back looking for a leg! Enqvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Enqvist manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into Enqvist's guard. Enqvist trying to control the position.
Enqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enqvist wants to sweep but no luck. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Greene won't allow Enqvist to get back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Greene will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Greene instigates a clinch. Enqvist pressing his opponent against the cage. Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD# Greene pulls guard successfully.
Enqvist tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enqvist defends well. Greene wants to control the position but Enqvist says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1# Enqvist controlling the action here. Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Enqvist sits in half guard. #SUB# Greene looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Greene actively working from the bottom here.#T2# 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. Enqvist wants to get back to his feet.
Greene wants to control but Enqvist is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB# Greene actively working from the bottom here. Enqvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene! Greene gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Enqvist is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Enqvist wants to stand up but Greene is controlling the position.
#T3# Greene trying to control but Enqvist postures up.
#SUB# Greene looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Enqvist escapes and gets back to his feet. Ricky Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist lands with a shot to the body. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. #T4# 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. Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Enqvist sprawls and moves away. Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Enqvist only half commits to the counter leg kick. Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Enqvist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Enqvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Greene looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enqvist is fending him off so far but Greene persists. Nope, Enqvist circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him. Greene lands with a right hand. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enqvist slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist 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. This is the final round!#R3# Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene. Enqvist looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.#CL# Greene gets a clinch. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Enqvist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greenes head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene. Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Greene. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist lands a body shot. Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enqvist just stands there and leans against the cage. Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt. #T1# Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Enqvist staying out of range there. A head kick misses from Enqvist. Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Decent striking displayed by Greene there. Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick. Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Greene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2# Enqvist looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away. Enqvist connects with a crisp jab. Kimi Enqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup. Enqvist throws a shot to the body.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Enqvist shows good takedown defense. A nice side step and Enqvist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Greene fails to land the takedown. Greene moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greene to score with a decent uppercut.#TD# Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Enqvist has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Greene is on him like a limpet, forcing Enqvist back against the cage.#T3# Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Greene fails to pull guard.
Greene fails to pull guard.
Greene works on Enqvist's body with a couple of short punches. Enqvist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Greene. Greene takes a shot to the head. Enqvist presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
#TD# Greene looking to score a takedown here. Enqvist is defending well but Greene drives through and ends up in Enqvist's guard.
Enqvist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Greene swings and misses with a shot to the body and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut. Greene on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Greene ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist. Enqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greene checks it well. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it. Greene attempts a counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it well and moves away. Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enqvist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Enqvist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimi Enqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Enqvist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! A relieved looking Kimi Enqvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 315 Kwong vs Haudegen
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Petit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Enqvist will feel that in the morning. Petit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Enqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Petit tries to counter by clinching up but Enqvist breaks away and moves out of range. Enqvist blocks a low kick nicely. Enqvist throws a leg kick but Petit moved away. Enqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist throws a fast counter high kick but Petit manages to duck under it in time. Enqvist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut. Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a lovely shot to the body. Petit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Petit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Petit throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it. Petit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy. Petit ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist.#CL# Petit moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petit backwards. Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Petit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit wants to stall.
#BC2# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Petit pushes Enqvist up against the cage in a clinch. Enqvist blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist pushes Petit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Petit has Enqvist pushed against the cage. Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Petit blocks a body shot from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist gets through Petit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. #T2# Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Petit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body. Petit tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist slows down the pace here.
Petit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Petit.
Petit prevents a body shot from Enqvist. A knee to the head by Petit.
A short right from Petit. #T3# Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist. Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Petit throws a head punch that misses. Petit throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Petit controls his hands.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Petit. Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Petit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Enqvist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Petit jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Petit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand. Enqvist misses with a straight left. Petit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Petit throws an overhand right that lands on Enqvist's shoulder, as Enqvist tries to avoid the shot. Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Petit throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist counters with a good low kick that Petit was not able to check. Petit throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off. Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Petit throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petit with a body shot. Petit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch. Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center. A big left from Enqvist misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Good work by Petit as he checks the leg kick. Nice jab there from Petit. Enqvist throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Petit misses with a low kick. Enqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petit slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
Donk. Petit catches Enqvist right on the button with a cross. Kimi Enqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup. Petit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enqvist's hands. Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit. Petit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Petit thumps Enqvist with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Petit slips under a jab from Enqvist.#T1# Petit misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Petit scoring well with a low kick there.
Petit throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Enqvist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Petit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Petit blocks a low kick nicely. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Enqvist throws a head kick but Petit moves out of range.
#CL# Petit has closed the distance and engaged Enqvist in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Enqvist. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit lands a body punch. Jean Luc Petit has scored more points in the clinch so far. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Petit tries to stall but Enqvist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Petit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit stalling against the cage.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist scores with a hook to the body. Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Enqvist. Petit misses with a punch to the body.
Petit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist gets through Petit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Petit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body. Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit. Petit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Enqvist scores with a nice hook to the head. A hook to the body from Enqvist.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head. Petit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enqvist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Petit misses with the head strike.
Petit blocking some punches.
Enqvist lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut. 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! Petit is trying to break the clinch but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit. #T4# Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Enqvist avoids it. Petit lands with a short shot to the head. Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside. Enqvist lands a body punch. Enqvist tries to work over Petit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist lands with a left to the head. Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enqvist is defending well for now. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Enqvist slows down the pace here.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Petit tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petit as Enqvist tries to tie him up. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petit working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Petit moves out of range as Enqvist strikes. Petit misses with a looping left. Enqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Petit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Petit avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Petit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enqvist under the eye. Petit tries to clinch there but Enqvist circles away.
Petit lands a two punch combo.
Petit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enqvist. Petit lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Enqvist throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it. Petit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Petit darts in trying to clinch and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Enqvist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely.#CL# Petit drives through and clinches with Enqvist against the cage.
Petit misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petit. Enqvist scores with an uppercut up the middle. Enqvist lands a left hand.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Petit lands a knee to the body.
Petit misses with some punches.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Petit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enqvist is able to avoid easily. Enqvist misses the body punch #CL# and Petit counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Enqvist avoids the body shot from Petit.
Enqvist misses with a hook. Petit slips under a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Petit just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A swing and a miss from Enqvist. Petit wants to clinch up but Enqvist keeps it at a distance. Enqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Enqvist with a nice cross. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Petit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Petit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Enqvist scores with a hook. Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Petit checks it. Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center. Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Enqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Petit throws a leg kick but Enqvist checks it. Petit misses with a left hand and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Enqvist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petit slips under a jab from Enqvist. Enqvist connects with a body shot that sends Petit's belly button to the back.#T4# Petit walks into a straight right hand from Enqvist. A lazy body kick from Petit and Enqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Petit 's knee. Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit cracks Enqvist with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist. Petit scores with a shot to the body.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy. Enqvist slips under a jab. An inside leg kick from Enqvist misses. Enqvist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petit can pounce on him.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enqvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Petit tries to move into range but Enqvist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kimi Enqvist. Well Enqvist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! After winning the bout, Kimi Enqvist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1# Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Lvavatai misses. Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab. Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot. Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick. Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Enqvist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.#CL# Enqvist forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches. A shot in the inside from Enqvist. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Enqvist is struggling to control the position. Enqvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Enqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch. Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai . Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance. Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enqvist is looking to slow Lvavatai down with leg kicks. Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai . Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Good standup being displayed there by Enqvist as he connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Lvavatai blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. #T2# Enqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off. Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lvavatai is able to avoid easily. Enqvist throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage. Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Enqvist's head. Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a front kick aimed at Lvavatai 's knee but Lvavatai avoids it well. #CL# Enqvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Lvavatai .
A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . #T3# Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai . Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards. Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Lvavatai drops back down to his feet.
Enqvist is working Lvavatai over against the cage. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai . Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Enqvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enqvist pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head. Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Enqvist lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Lvavatai checks it. Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot. Enqvist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL# Enqvist clinches. Enqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Enqvist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round. That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.#CL# Enqvist drives through and clinches with Lvavatai against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Enqvist lands a body punch. Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around? Enqvist digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Lvavatai . Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lvavatai circles away quickly and effectively. Enqvist looks to land a body kick but Lvavatai moved away.#CL# Enqvist moves into the clinch. Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing. Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .#T1# Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing. A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards. Enqvist leaning against his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist lands with a light punch inside. Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist won't allow it.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist. Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Enqvist. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Enqvist lands a left hand.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards. Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #T3# Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Lvavatai pulls guard successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Enqvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU# Enqvist gets to his feet. Lvavatai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lvavatai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A shot to the body from Enqvist misses and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand. Enqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. An inside leg kick from Enqvist misses. Lvavatai throws a counter combo. Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range. Enqvist punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch. Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far. Enqvist moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lvavatai lands a jab to the nose. Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily. Lvavatai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Lvavatai . Nice uppercut lands for Enqvist. That snapped Lvavatai 's head back.
Enqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch. Enqvist stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Enqvist connects with a looping right hand.
Enqvist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning. Lvavatai catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Left hook, right uppercut from Enqvist. Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Enqvist tries to clinch up. Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lvavatai slips under a jab. Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet. Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist tries to clinch there but Lvavatai circles away.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist backing away here, and Lvavatai unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.#T1# Enqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Enqvist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range. Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Lvavatai down. #CL# Enqvist moves into the clinch. Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Enqvist lands a right hand. Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far. Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist cracks Lvavatai with a nice body shot. Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Enqvist. A body shot lands from Enqvist.
#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Enqvist slips a jab from Lvavatai . Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Enqvist with the inside leg kick. Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Enqvist lands with a nice body punch. #CL# Enqvist clinches. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage. Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai . Enqvist is pushing Lvavatai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4# Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Enqvist gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lvavatai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lvavatai misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Enqvist scores with a nice hook to the head. Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing. Lvavatai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enqvist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! An out of breath Kimi Enqvist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1# Lee swinging wildly here.
A combination from Enqvist does no damage. Enqvist tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Enqvist appears to be looking for a big counter. Lee throws a jab when Enqvist was well out of range. Enqvist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Enqvist is looking to counter punch. Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Enqvist closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage. Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Lee. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee. #BC2# Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Enqvist forces Lee back against the cage and clinches. Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with some punches.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a body shot. Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. #BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lee misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Enqvist is looking to counter with head kicks. Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Enqvist slips a straight right by Lee. An attempted straight right counter from Enqvist misses the target. Lee digs a good hook to Enqvist's body.
A jab from Lee does it's job there. Lee slips under a jab from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a hook. Enqvist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee misses with a wild body shot. Enqvist throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lee misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there. A combination from Lee does no damage. It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lee throws a right and a left that Enqvist avoids nicely. Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lee misses with a left hand and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lee misses with a right hand and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. 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! Lee connects with a jab. Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4# Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enqvist. Enqvist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Good exchange - Enqvist coming out on top. Lee misses the shot to the body. Enqvist stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Enqvist instigates a clinch. Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lee. A right hook to the body lands for Enqvist.
Lee lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee. A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist. Lee lands a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A chopping leg kick lands by Enqvist. Lee connects with a single shot there. Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! Lee loads up on a big right hand but Enqvist slips the punch. Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lee throws a shot to the body.
Enqvist swinging wildly here.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist slips a straight right by Lee. Enqvist tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Enqvist staying out of range there. Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Lee. Enqvist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lee throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.#T1# Enqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs. Lee throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lee throws a right and a left that Enqvist avoids nicely. Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though. Lee swinging wildly here.
#T2# Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Enqvist slips under a jab. A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lee throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Enqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lee misses with some punches.
Enqvist lands with a short shot to the head. Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. #BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. #T3# Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enqvist. Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing. Enqvist slips under a jab. Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Enqvist throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range. Lee misses with a straight right. Nice shot by Enqvist. Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Enqvist slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
#T4# Enqvist throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Enqvist connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enqvist blocks a jab. Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Enqvist counters with a leg kick. Lee throws a hook to the side of Enqvist's head but Enqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lee scores with a nice head shot. Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Enqvist off the cage and back into range. Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Enqvist slips a jab from Lee. An attempted straight right counter from Enqvist misses the target. Enqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Enqvist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Lee backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. Lee misses with a straight left. Enqvist lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Lee misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lee misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely. Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Enqvist. #T1# A lazy left from Lee finds it's target. Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Lee. Lee throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Enqvist counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Enqvist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!#ROC#Lee is rocked! Lee lands with a nice combination. Enqvist backs away looking to recover. Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him? Lee lands a jab. Lee misses with a hook
and Enqvist scores with a counter punch that sends Lee to the canvas! Enqvist smells blood - he's punishing Lee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist! A relieved looking Kimi Enqvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1# Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Enqvist steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Ostrowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Enqvist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Enqvist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Ostrowski. Ostrowski throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it. Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ostrowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ostrowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ostrowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ostrowski misses with a hook. Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ostrowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Enqvist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ostrowski throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrowski. Ostrowski throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Ostrowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist. Ostrowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ostrowski connects with a crisp jab. Ostrowski misses with a looping right. Ostrowski throws a quick inside leg kick. Enqvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ostrowski. Enqvist throws a big counter head kick but Ostrowski avoids it with no problem. Ostrowski connects with an inside leg kick. Enqvist walks into a straight right hand from Ostrowski. Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Ostrowski's shoulder, as Ostrowski tries to avoid the shot. Ostrowski lands with a hook. Enqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A big right from Ostrowski misses. Ostrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Ostrowski slips the punch. It looked like Ostrowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ostrowski lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ostrowski throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well. Enqvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Ostrowski looks to land a body kick but Enqvist moved away. Enqvist is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Ostrowski throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well. Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enqvist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Agnieszka Ostrowski has been cut. Ostrowski misses with a straight left. Enqvist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Enqvist has knocked Ostrowski down with a huge combo! Enqvist steps away and waves a wobbly Ostrowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ostrowski is rocked! Ostrowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Enqvist moves his leg out of the way. Enqvist tries to counter with a clinch but Ostrowski shakes him off and moves away. Enqvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ostrowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Enqvist avoids them all with ease. Ostrowski dodges the punch combination from Enqvist.
Ostrowski connects with a single shot there. Nice defenses there by Enqvist.#T3# Ostrowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ostrowski sets himself, and Enqvist steps forward looking for the clinch! Ostrowski avoids it this time. Ostrowski looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely. Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Enqvist moved away. Ostrowski looks to land a body kick but Enqvist moved away. Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Enqvist has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Enqvist digs a right hand into Ostrowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ostrowski's gas tank. Ostrowski misses with a hook from the clinch. Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ostrowski. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Ostrowski blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body. We've been informed that Enqvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ostrowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Ostrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards. Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ostrowski misses with a hook from the clinch. Ostrowski misses with some punches.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Ostrowski throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Ostrowski misses with a hook
#KD2# and Enqvist counters with a crisp one two that drops Ostrowski! Enqvist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ostrowski to his feet! Ostrowski is in big trouble! Oh Ostrowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Enqvist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ostrowski is breathing heavily. Enqvist lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Enqvist. Ostrowski leaves his chin hanging out and Enqvist seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ostrowski crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist! A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1# Filerup shoots and misses and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut. Enqvist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A head kick misses from Enqvist. The fight stays on the outside here - Filerup looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Enqvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2# Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enqvist to the mat! Enqvist manages to get full guard. Enqvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Enqvist, not yet. #ES# Enqvist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Filerup tries to bum rush Enqvist with a series of wild strikes but Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Filerup tries to close the distance and clinch but Enqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Enqvist gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Filerup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Filerup tries to clinch there but Enqvist circles away.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch. Enqvist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup. Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch. Filerup misses the shot to the body. Filerup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Enqvist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filerup scrambles back to his feet. Enqvist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A low kick from Filerup misses and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Filerup shoots in for a double leg but Enqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Filerup wants to clinch. Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick. Filerup tries to clinch but fails miserably and Enqvist counters with a slapping leg kick. A head kick by Filerup misses enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab. Enqvist swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Enqvist. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist steps in with a hook that catches Filerup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Enqvist follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Filerup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist! A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 195: Popara vs Souza
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1# Huang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang misses with a right hand and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Huang scores with a hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huang. Enqvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. Huang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet. Huang with a hook. Lee Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huang lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Enqvist is looking to clinch but Huang is avoiding it.
Huang scores with a jab. Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Huang now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Huang catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Huang misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Huang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Nice cross by Huang. Huang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Enqvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huang counters with a nice body shot. Huang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Enqvist slips under a jab from Huang. It looked like Enqvist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huang. A cross from Enqvist lands. Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but Huang is out of range. Enqvist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huang loads up on a big right hand but Enqvist slips the punch. Enqvist thinks about countering with a body kick. Nice defenses there by Enqvist.#T2# Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enqvist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Huang thows a left - swing and a miss! Huang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Huang scores with a nice right hand.
Huang catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Huang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Huang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
Huang lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Huang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist counters with a left to the body. Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. A left lands for Huang. Huang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Nice defenses there by Enqvist. A counter left hand to the body from Enqvist misses its target.#T3# Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target. Huang misses with a straight left. Huang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Huang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Huang loads up on a big right hand but Enqvist slips the punch. Huang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Huang. That's going to slow Enqvist down. Huang throws a series of punches but Enqvist moves out of range. Huang thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Enqvist throws a series of punches but Huang avoids them all with ease. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Enqvist circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A solid leg kick lands there for Huang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Huang throws an off balance right hand
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huang. Enqvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Enqvist closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Huang! Enqvist dives in looking to finish! Huang is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Enqvist throws a jab when Hongtong was well out of range. Nice cross by Hongtong. Hongtong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A big right from Hongtong misses. Hongtong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enqvist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hongtong thinking. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Hongtong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hongtong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hongtong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. Hongtong slips under a jab from Enqvist. Hongtong lands with a right hand. Enqvist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hongtong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. Enqvist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Hongtong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hongtong scores with a body shot.
Hongtong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Kob Khun Hongtong has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Hongtong does a little dance to reset his feet. Hongtong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hongtong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A jab from Hongtong finds it's way through Enqvist's defenses. Hongtong misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely. Enqvist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hongtong, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Hongtong. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Hongtong misses. Enqvist is looking to counter the offense by Hongtong and move into the clinch. Hongtong throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2# A combination from Hongtong does no damage. Decent striking displayed by Hongtong there. Enqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Enqvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hongtong throws out a counter right but Enqvist avoids it with no problem. Enqvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hongtong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hongtong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Enqvist in his tracks. A kick lands to the mid section there for Enqvist. Hongtong jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance. Enqvist staying out of range there. Hongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hongtong connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Hongtong throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Enqvist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Enqvist has closed the distance and engaged Hongtong in a clinch.
Hongtong blocking some punches.
Enqvist is leaning against Hongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Enqvist lands a body punch. Enqvist digs a right hand underneath Hongtong's ribcage. Hongtong let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hongtong prevents a body shot from Enqvist. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Hongtong.
A bit of stalling here from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongtongs head. Enqvist pushes Hongtong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hongtong fails to land. Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist. Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut. Enqvist working aggressively here.
Hongtong tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hongtong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist is trying to break the clinch but Hongtong is controlling him. Hongtong tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hongtong. Enqvist gets through Hongtong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Enqvist lands a body shot. Hongtong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hongtong misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong. Hongtong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Enqvist or not. Hongtong lands a hook that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Khun Hongtong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kob Khun Hongtong's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hongtong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enqvist's head backwards. Hongtong needs to keep his hands up - Enqvist had a free shot at his head there. Hongtong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Hongtong does a little dance to reset his feet. Hongtong keeps the fight on the outside. Enqvist tries to clinch but Hongtong moves out of range. Hongtong misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hongtong misses with a left hand and Enqvist counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hongtong misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a nice leg kick. Enqvist lands a glancing blow to the side of Hongtong's head. Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup. Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hongtong. Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Hongtong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hongtong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist tries to counter by clinching up but Hongtong breaks away and moves out of range. Enqvist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hongtong connects with a crisp jab. Hongtong blocks the body kick.
Hongtong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hongtong misses with an uppercut. Enqvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hongtong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hongtong lands with an uppercut that bounces Enqvist off the cage and back into range. Enqvist misses with a combination
and Hongtong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# 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! Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Hongtong is just out of range. Hongtong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hongtong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hongtong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hongtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Enqvist throws a hook but Hongtong blocks it. Nice cross by Hongtong. Enqvist scores with a hook to the body. Hongtong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hongtong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Hongtong.#T3# Enqvist moves into range and connects with a jab. Enqvist tries to work over Hongtong's front leg with a kick but Hongtong checks it. A jab from Hongtong misses. Hongtong tests Enqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hongtong checks a leg kick. Hongtong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Enqvist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Enqvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongtong manages to avoid it. Enqvist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hongtong throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A shot to the liver by Hongtong. Beautiful body shot. A big left from Hongtong misses. #T4# Enqvist throws a lazy uppercut
and Hongtong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hongtong. A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hongtong misses with an uppercut. Enqvist is looking for a counter combo. Hongtong lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
No joy there for Enqvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hongtong avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hongtong looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kob Khun Hongtong will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kob Khun Hongtong's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hongtong lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Hongtong misses. Hongtong misses with a jab to the body
and Enqvist counters with a one-two to the body. Enqvist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hongtong's sensitive parts. Hongtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist is looking to counter punch. Hongtong moves out of range as Enqvist strikes. Enqvist is looking to score with low kicks. Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist thumps Hongtong with a low kick. Nice cross by Hongtong. Enqvist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist. Enqvist appears to be looking for a big counter. Hongtong walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kob Khun Hongtong's cut even more.#T1# Hongtong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enqvist under the eye. Hongtong throws a hook to the side of Enqvist's head but Enqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Hongtong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A counter left hand to the body from Enqvist misses its target. Hongtong misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hongtong misses the shot to the body. Hongtong getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hongtong checks the leg kick. Hongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Enqvist tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Hongtong counter with a right hand. A clash of legs there as Hongtong blocks the low kick. Hongtong thows a left - swing and a miss! Kob Khun Hongtong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice jab. Enqvist defending well as Hongtong loads up on a big left hand. Hongtong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enqvist has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away. Hongtong throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Hongtong. Hongtong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hongtong jabs at Enqvist's body. Enqvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hongtong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice body punch from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a wild combination.
Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Hongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Hongtong lands with an overhand left. Enqvist walks into a jab. Enqvist misses with a hook. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hongtong! But no joy. A jab lands there for Hongtong. Hongtong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hongtong throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Hongtong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hongtong misses the body punch and Enqvist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hongtong thinking. #T4# Hongtong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hongtong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hongtong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Enqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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! Hongtong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hongtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist moves away from the strike by Hongtong. Hongtong misses the jab. Hongtong misses with a straight right. Hongtong throws a body kick that misses. Hongtong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Enqvist throws a series of strikes that have Hongtong backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight! Kob Khun Hongtong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hongtong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Khun Hongtong! An out of breath Kob Khun Hongtong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1# Saetang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Saetang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Enqvist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Saetang getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A big left from Saetang misses. Saetang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Saetang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist moves away from the strike by Saetang. Kittisak Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saetang misses the shot to the body. Saetang thuds a left hand into Enqvist's body. Nice shot lands for Saetang. Saetang throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saetang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Saetang throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Saetang misses with a low kick. Enqvist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Saetang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Saetang throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist looks to clinch enabling Saetang to counter with a crisp jab. Saetang misses with a body kick. Nice body kick from Saetang. Saetang throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slapping body kick lands there for Saetang. Saetang tries to work over Enqvist's front leg with a kick but Enqvist checks it. Enqvist feinted there with a counter leg kick. Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saetang. Nice jab there from Saetang. Saetang throws a head kick that misses. Enqvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Saetang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Saetang. Enqvist throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Saetang misses with a left hand and Enqvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Saetang feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down. Saetang throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Saetang. Saetang throws a nice looking combination but Enqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Saetang jabs Enqvist right on the nose. Enqvist blinks but takes it well. Saetang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away. Saetang throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it. Saetang thows a left - swing and a miss! Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily. Enqvist throws a big counter combination but Saetang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Enqvist closes the distance and clinches. Saetang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Saetang controls the action.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Saetang lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Saetang avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Saetang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Saetang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Saetang looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range. Saetang throws a leg kick but Enqvist checks it. Enqvist throws a hook but Saetang avoids it easily. Saetang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Saetang throws a shot from downtown. Enqvist moves away and avoids it. Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saetang just manages to avoid it. Saetang lands a lovely overhand right. Saetang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saetang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Enqvist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A telegraphed right hand from Enqvist misses the target. Saetang looks like he wants to counter punch here. Saetang moves into range and connects with a jab. Saetang tries to bum rush Enqvist with a series of wild strikes but Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Enqvist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Saetang lands a high kick!
Enqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saetang dips to his left and cracks Enqvist with an uppercut! Saetang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Saetang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enqvist under the eye. Enqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saetang throws out the jab. Enqvist lands with a hook. Saetang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Enqvist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - Saetang had a free shot at his head there. Enqvist blocks the body kick.
Saetang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Saetang avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saetang circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Enqvist tenderised Saetang's leg. Saetang is trying to keep his angry face on. A solid body kick from Saetang. Saetang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Saetang dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Saetang misses. Enqvist lands a really nice looking cross but Saetang seems unphased.
Saetang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Saetang misses. Enqvist slips under a jab from Saetang. Enqvist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Enqvist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Enqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Enqvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saetang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saetang throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saetang. Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saetang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice body punch from Saetang. #T1# Saetang misses with a straight left. Enqvist half committed to a counter leg kick. Kittisak Saetang seems to be getting the better of the standup. Saetang throws a shot from downtown. Enqvist moves away and avoids it. Saetang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL# Enqvist forces Saetang back against the cage and clinches. Saetang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Saetang scores with a shot to the side of Enqvist's head. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Enqvist lands a hook that snaps the head of Saetang backwards. Enqvist misses with some punches.
Saetang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Saetang tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Saetang drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Enqvist manages to break the clinch.
Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saetang is able to avoid easily. Saetang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saetang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Enqvist misses with a straight left. #T2# Enqvist moves away from the strike by Saetang. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saetang throws a head kick but Enqvist moves out of range.
Saetang scores with a body shot.
Enqvist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saetang moves away. Saetang misses the body punch and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slow jab from Saetang misses its intended target. Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Saetang checks it. Saetang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist appears to be looking for a big counter. Saetang throws a leg kick but Enqvist moved away. Saetang jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance. Saetang misses the shot to the body. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Saetang misses with a low kick. Saetang works the jab nicely. Saetang thows a leg kick but Enqvist checks it and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Saetang connects with a looping right hand.
Saetang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Enqvist momentarily.
A head kick misses from Saetang. Saetang misses with a kick to the body.
Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
Saetang cracks Enqvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saetang. As Saetang backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Saetang throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Saetang lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Saetang connects with a body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist moves out of range of the body kick from Saetang.
Enqvist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Saetang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Enqvist checks a low kick from Saetang. Saetang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Saetang with a body punch. A glancing blow. Saetang throws a low kick, looking for Enqvist's leg but Enqvist calmly moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Enqvist misses the target. Saetang scores with a leg kick.
Saetang throws a leg kick which misses Enqvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Enqvist tries to avoid it. Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Saetang's shoulder, as Saetang tries to avoid the shot. Saetang throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses enabling Saetang to counter with a crisp jab. Enqvist tries to move into range but Saetang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Saetang throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Enqvist half committed to a counter leg kick. Enqvist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Enqvist. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Saetang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Saetang throws an overhand right that lands on Enqvist's shoulder, as Enqvist tries to avoid the shot. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saetang. Enqvist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Enqvist throws a leg kick but Saetang checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Saetang misses the target. Saetang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enqvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Saetang lands a nice looking body kick. A swing and a miss from Saetang. Saetang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enqvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Enqvist staying out of range there. Enqvist scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Enqvist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Saetang moves out of range of the leg kick from Enqvist. Enqvist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Enqvist tries to clinch up. Saetang cracks Enqvist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# Enqvist dips to his left and cracks Saetang with an uppercut! An inside leg kick from Saetang misses. An attempted straight right counter from Enqvist misses the target. Enqvist misses the jab. Saetang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
#KD# Enqvist drops Saetang with a beautiful combination! Saetang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Enqvist is looking for the KO!#ROC#Saetang is rocked! Saetang lands a front kick. Saetang is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him? Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saetang throws a series of punches but Enqvist avoids them all with ease. Saetang throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Saetang throws a lazy uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Saetang out cold! What a finish! Enqvist is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist! An out of breath Kimi Enqvist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Enqvist. A low kick from Cizek misses and Cizek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cizek misses with a shot to the body and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand. Enqvist moves out of range as Cizek strikes. Cizek misses the jab. Cizek throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Cizek slips the punch. Cizek falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab. Cizek scores with a punch to the head. Cizek misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a series of strikes. Cizek will be more careful next time no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good shot there by Cizek. Cizek tries a low kick but Enqvist avoids it. Enqvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cizek swings widly with a right hand
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand. Cizek throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Cizek misses with a double jab
#KD2# and Enqvist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cizek! Enqvist lets Cizek back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Cizek is rocked!#T1# Cizek throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cizek. Cizek cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs. Cizek misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cizek misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Enqvist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cizek! Enqvist lets Cizek back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Cizek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Cizek misses with a body shot.
Cizek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist scores with a counter punch that sends Cizek to the canvas! Enqvist smells blood - he's punishing Cizek with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cizek has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1# Johnson throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot. Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Enqvist pushes him off. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Enqvist tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch. Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson has Enqvist pushed against the cage. Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#T1# Enqvist lands a body shot. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson looking to stall.
Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Enqvist. Enqvist lands a nice uppercut. Enqvist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. Nice body punch from Enqvist. #T2# Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Johnson tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Johnson on the inside. Enqvist letting Johnson take a breather here. Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Enqvist digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank. Enqvist is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Enqvist lands with a left to the head. A shot in the inside from Enqvist. #T3# A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch. Enqvist taking a breather. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist. Enqvist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist. Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enqvist is keeping busy. Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Johnson prevents a body shot from Enqvist. #T4# Enqvist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson. Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist pressing his opponent against the cage. Enqvist tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Enqvist. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Johnson misses the body punch and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Enqvist forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson. Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johnson takes a shot to the head. Enqvist lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Johnson is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him? Enqvist creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Enqvist pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist! Kimi Enqvist tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Lefty Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'. |
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Event:
RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1# Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown. A nice side step and Enqvist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Enqvist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Enqvist ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. An inside leg kick lands from Brown. Enqvist throws a one two combo.
Brown slips under a jab from Enqvist. Brown dodges the punch combination from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enqvist misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Enqvist's shoulder, as Enqvist tries to avoid the shot. Brown moves out of range as Enqvist strikes. Enqvist dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut! Enqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there. Brown cracks Enqvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A big right from Enqvist misses. A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target. Enqvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Brown misses with a straight right. Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body and Enqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Enqvists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. Enqvist throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease. Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist. Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enqvist under the eye. Brown connects with a leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Enqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. 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! Brown misses with a body punch
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Enqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily. Enqvist misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Enqvist lands a two punch combo.
Enqvist stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Brown misses with a low kick as Enqvist jumps back. Enqvist moves away from the strike by Brown. A little jabbing left from Enqvist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Enqvist misses the body punch and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Enqvist 's knee. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Enqvist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3# Brown lands with a nice body punch. Brown connects with a solid leg kick. Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Donk. Enqvist catches Brown right on the button with a cross. Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Brown. Brown connects with an inside leg kick. Brown wants to land a leg kick but Enqvist is out of range. Enqvist misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Enqvist slips a jab from Brown. A swing and a miss from Enqvist. Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown slips a straight right by Enqvist. Enqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters with a left to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Brown cracks Enqvist with a right hand to the side of the head. Enqvist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown. Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Brown takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Enqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Enqvist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brown lands with an overhand left. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown 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.#R2# Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enqvist's sensitive parts. Enqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enqvist can do to turn this around? Brown avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Brown swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enqvist is out of range. Reynaud Brown is winning the standup battle so far. Enqvist checks a low kick from Brown. Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Enqvist in his tracks. Enqvist cracks Brown with an open hand slap. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Enqvist. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Enqvist looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well. Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Enqvist just manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target. As Enqvist backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Enqvist misses with a straight right. Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Brown is looking to slow Enqvist down with leg kicks. #T1# Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Enqvist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws a jab when Enqvist was well out of range. Enqvist checks a low kick from Brown. Enqvist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. 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! Enqvist checks a low kick from Brown. Enqvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Enqvist throws a right hand that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Enqvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though. Enqvist throws an off balance right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand. Enqvist misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target. A big right from Brown misses. Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Enqvist misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Enqvist slips under a jab from Brown. Enqvist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Enqvist lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown. Enqvist throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brown lands a jab to Enqvist's midsection. Enqvist misses with the combination.
#T3# Nice body punch from Brown. Enqvist throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab. Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch. Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown throws a nice inside leg kick. Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
As Enqvist backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. The crowd cheers as Enqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though. Brown misses with a looping left. A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Brown. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Enqvist in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Enqvist misses with a left hand and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as Enqvist blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming. Good work by Enqvist as he checks the leg kick. Brown throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well. Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Enqvist throws a hook but Brown blocks it. Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Enqvist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reynaud Brown will probably get the nod. That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Enqvist scores with a shot to the body.
Enqvist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brown scores with a nice strike. Enqvist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. Brown scores with the left hand. Enqvist knows he should have avoided that one. Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Enqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enqvist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Enqvist should have avoided that one. Enqvist throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. Brown throws a looping overhand right but Enqvist ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. Jab from Brown. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Enqvist might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges. Brown scores with a leg kick.
Enqvist throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease. Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A jab lands there for Brown. Brown defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand. Brown throws a leg kick but Enqvist sees it coming and checks it nicely. Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown clobbers Enqvist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. Enqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Enqvist misses. Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Enqvist takes one on the button. Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brown with a nice calf kick. Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab. Enqvist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown staying out of range there. Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Enqvist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet. Enqvist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Enqvist moves away from the strike by Brown. A big right from Brown misses. Brown lands with a straight right. Enqvist didn't see that one coming. A low kick lands for Brown.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick. Brown connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Enqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters with a good low kick that Enqvist was not able to check. Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Enqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Donk. Brown catches Enqvist right on the button with a cross. Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist. Enqvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. Brown thuds his right hand into Enqvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Enqvist swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick. Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Enqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a right hand and Enqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enqvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown. Enqvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Enqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Brown. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick. Enqvist cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target. Enqvist throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Enqvist misses with a right hand and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enqvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice shot lands for Brown. Brown throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily. Enqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight! Reynaud Brown showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brown 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaud Brown! Reynaud Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IMMAC 1 The Beginning
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1# Rob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rob takes one on the button. Enqvist slips a straight right by Rob. Enqvist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rob with a body shot. Enqvist scores with a body shot.
Enqvist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rob's head backwards. Nice straight punches there by Enqvist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Enqvist.#ROC2#Rob is rocked! Rob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oh Rob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist throws a good cross that connects.
Enqvist lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rob up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Enqvist from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rob's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist! A less than humble Kimi Enqvist misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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