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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 7 p4p, 66 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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.
Enqvist has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
Enqvist breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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