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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Matthew (ranked 37 p4p, 265 weight class) and Kimi Enqvist (ranked 5 p4p, 29 weight class). Kimi Enqvist acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthew to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice body kick.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matthew throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy.
Enqvist digs a good body shot into Matthew's ribs.
Enqvist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matthew lands with a hook. Enqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
Good leg kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a jab when Matthew was well out of range.
Matthew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Matthew has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist.
Nice defenses there by Enqvist.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Enqvist misses with a body kick.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enqvist misses with a hook
and Matthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
A countering left hand to the body from Enqvist misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthew swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Matthew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy.
Matthew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enqvist checks it well.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Matthew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Enqvist.
A jab from Matthew does it's job there.
Matthew cracks Enqvist with an open hand slap.
Matthew scores with a hook.
Enqvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist throws a wild body kick that Matthew sees coming a mile off.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses.
Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthew has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enqvist.
Matthew slips a straight right by Enqvist.
Enqvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthew circles away.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist feints and then cracks Matthew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthew down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enqvist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist blocks a jab.
Matthew throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Matthew lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range.
Enqvist with a nice calf kick.
Enqvist wants to slow Matthew down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthew thuds a left hand into Enqvist's body.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Matthew checks it.
Matthew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Enqvist throws a chopping leg kick but Matthew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matthew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthew throws a looping overhand right but Enqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
Matthew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enqvist to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enqvist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a body punch but Matthew moves out of range.
Enqvist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthew rather than just go for the knockout.
Matthew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Enqvist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matthew misses with a few strikes there.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Enqvist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Enqvist misses with a leg kick.
Enqvist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthew.
Matthew defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Matthew.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthew checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew scores with a jab.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Enqvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enqvist jabs Matthew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist throws a leg kick that misses.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
Matthew throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well.
Matthew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
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 Patrick Matthew 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.
Enqvist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthew moves out of range of the leg kick from Enqvist.
Matthew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matthew misses with a low kick.
Matthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew scores with a decent looking hook.
Enqvist takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Matthew swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
Matthew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enqvist on the side of the head.
Enqvist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist tries to score with a low kick but Matthew moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Enqvist tenderised Matthew's leg. Matthew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthew lands a slapping body shot.
Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Matthew.
Matthew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
Matthew swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enqvist can pounce on him.
Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Matthew.
Matthew moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Matthew throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Matthew connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Matthew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthew throws a solid leg kick but Enqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthew.
Enqvist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off.
Matthew throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthew checks a leg kick.
Enqvist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Enqvist finds it's way through Matthew's defenses.
Matthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enqvist.
Jab by Matthew.
Enqvist slips a jab from Matthew.
Patrick Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist swings widly with a right hand
and Matthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Matthew finds it's target.
Matthew avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew throws a low kick but Enqvist moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Enqvist.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.
Matthew misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Enqvist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Enqvist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthew. That did some damage!
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Matthew throws a leg kick but Enqvist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthew moves away.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Enqvist looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
That's four 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!
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Enqvist gets through Matthew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
Matthew scores with a shot to the side of Enqvist's head.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enqvist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Matthew checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Matthew keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Matthew sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod.
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!
A big right from Matthew misses.
Enqvist was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Matthew.
Enqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Matthew 's knee.
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enqvist.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist motions for Matthew to come forward. Enqvist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew lands with a good body shot.
Enqvist throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enqvist looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Matthew sizes up Enqvist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Matthew.
Enqvist looks to throw the jab but Matthew is out of range.
Matthew 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 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enqvist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Enqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick from Enqvist lands but Matthew takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a hook but Matthew avoids it easily.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body. Enqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Enqvist walks into a left hand.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Enqvist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enqvist walks into a straight right hand from Matthew.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Matthew checks it.
Matthew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Enqvist rushes Matthew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
A short left from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Enqvist.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Matthew.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthew backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
A short uppercut from Matthew.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthew 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Matthew!
A very excited looking Patrick Matthew rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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