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Event:
ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Herman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cheese to the mat! Cheese manages to get full guard.
Herman won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Herman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheese has his hands on Herman's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheese has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Herman forces his way into half guard.
Herman winds up and cracks Cheese with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nacho Cheese has been cut.
Cheese tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Cheese trying to control from the bottom.
Herman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Nacho Cheese's cut is getting worse.
Cheese trying to control here.
Herman slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
Herman lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Nacho Cheese's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nacho Cheese's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maximillian Herman!
Nacho Cheese was interviewed post fight and said 'Cheese me'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcknight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcknight.#TD#
Herman scores with a takedown into Mcknight's guard.
Herman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Mcknight is keeping the position.
Herman advances to half guard.
Herman is pressing down on Mcknight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcknight is holding on for now.
Herman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman drops an elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcknight's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcknight's head.
Mcknight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcknight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herman is looking to advance position but Mcknight won't allow it. #T1#
Herman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcknight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcknight has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mcknight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herman uses his free foot to push down on Mcknight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcknight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Mcknight is desperately trying to improve his position but Herman has a good base and remains in mount.
Herman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Herman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Herman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.#T2#
Mcknight avoids a series of strikes thrown by Herman.
Mcknight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herman punching from mount but Mcknight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Herman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcknight can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mcknight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herman is looking to advance position but Mcknight won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcknight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcknight!
Herman looking to finish with strikes here!
Herman landing strikes from the mount.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcknight tries to reverse the position but Herman maintains control.
Herman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcknight manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcknight is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mcknight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herman drops an elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman trying to pass the guard but Mcknight defending well.
Mcknight wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Herman lands strikes from half guard.
Herman is pressing down on Mcknight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcknight is holding on for now.
Herman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcknight wants to get back to full guard.
Mcknight tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Herman wants to free his trapped foot but Mcknight is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Herman passes to full mount!
Herman lands a nice shot to the head.
Mcknight is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcknight holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Herman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcknight avoids a series of strikes thrown by Herman.
Mcknight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Herman lands a couple of good shots and Mcknight has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Herman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Herman scores with punches from the back.
Herman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcknight takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Herman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcknight was covering up waiting for the punch and Herman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman throwing strikes but missing.
Mcknight trying to control the position.
Herman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herman is working away from the top position though.
Mcknight works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximillian Herman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Herman cracks Mcknight with a solid left hand.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcknight can do to turn this around?
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcknight is keeping the position for now.
Herman is working hard here to advance position.
Herman passes into half guard.
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Herman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
Herman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mcknight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Herman lands a big elbow.
Herman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Herman loaded up on that one.
Herman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Herman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcknight hang on?
Herman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Herman thowing shots but they're missing.
Herman unloading with bombs!
Mcknight working to try and regain half guard.
Herman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Herman loaded up on that one. #T3#
Mcknight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcknight blocking the ground and pound.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Mcknight wants to control but Herman is having none of it.
Mcknight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Herman.
Herman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Mcknight is in a horrible position here. Herman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mcknight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcknight taking shots to the head.
Herman landing shots from mount. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcknight?
#ROC#Mcknight is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcknight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Herman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcknight hang on?
Herman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcknight's face.
Mcknight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman unloads with some shots from mount but Mcknight bucks and avoids them well.
Mcknight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcknight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mcknight wants to land a leg kick but Herman is out of range.
Herman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herman avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Herman has knocked Mcknight down with a huge combo! Herman steps away and waves a wobbly Mcknight back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#TD#
Herman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcknight quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcknight is still in real trouble! Can Herman finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcknight taking some punishment here, with Herman in his half guard.
Mcknight wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Mcknight seems to have recovered his senses.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcknight defending well though.
Herman prevents Mcknight from improving his position.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Mcknight is defending the position.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcknight defending well though. #T1#
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Herman uses his free foot to push down on Mcknight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcknight.
Herman punching from mount but Mcknight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mcknight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Mcknight is trying to escape the mount.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Herman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Herman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andrew Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcknight is trying to escape the mount.
Herman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Herman working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Herman loaded up on that one.
A big strike lands for Herman! That's really hurt Mcknight and he's turned his back - Herman keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Herman jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Herman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Herman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiger as he jumps to the side.
Herman slips under a jab from Tiger.
Tiger lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Herman scores with a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Herman throwing strikes from guard but Tiger blocks nicely.
Tiger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herman has managed to get both his arms back between Tiger's legs - danger averted.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Herman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Herman is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiger has wrist control.
Herman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Tiger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Herman doesn't defend quickly enough and Tiger has managed to lock this one up! Can Herman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tiger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Jack slips a straight right by Herman.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Herman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack lands a head shot.
Herman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Herman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack defends well and Herman ends up having to push Jack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Herman pulls guard.
Herman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herman throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Jack 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.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman prevents Jack from getting back to his feet.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herman is controlling him.
Herman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.
Herman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Herman is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack controls Herman momentarily but Herman frees himself.
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman. #T3#
Jack wants to stand but Herman is controlling the position.
Herman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack working a defensive guard here.
Herman won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman with a nice head shot there.
Herman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herman throws a big right hand that misses.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Herman is proving a slippery customer.
Herman is working Jack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herman works over Jack with some ground and pound from guard.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman.
Herman throws a big right hand that misses.
Herman throwing strikes but missing.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman stands up over Jack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herman postures up and lands a big shot to Jack's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Herman's head back.
Herman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herman off to one side.
Herman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Herman's defenses.
Jack scores with a jab. Herman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Herman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack defends well and Herman ends up having to push Jack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximillian Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Herman drags the fight down to the ground.
Jack trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herman is keeping the position for now.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Herman keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there. #T1#
Herman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jack looking to control.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herman throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Herman cracks Jack with a solid left hand.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximillian Herman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jack is trying to keep Herman in close.
Herman postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it. #T2#
Herman preventing the sweep.
Jack trying to control the position.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herman pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jack is looking to escape.
Herman thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Herman lands with a punch from half guard.
Herman working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jack wants to control but Herman is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Herman connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple. #ROC#Jack is rocked!#T3#
Herman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jack is hurt! He's hurt bad - Herman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jack from any more punishment! Congratulations to Herman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman! |
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