PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 1556 p4p, 1824 weight class) and Kob Khun Hongtong (ranked 139 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Enqvist
vs
Hongtong

172 cm
24
145
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
144
6 - 3 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kob Khun Hongtong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That has opened up Kob Khun Hongtong's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.