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Event:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Sao Paulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sao Paulo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vakana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sao Paulo jumps guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Sao Paulo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vakana to keep the fight standing.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but Vakana holds him up against the cage and eventually Sao Paulo drops back down to his feet.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
A right handed body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana digs a right hand into Sao Paulo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sao Paulo's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vakana to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana is leaning against Sao Paulo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sao Paulo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vakana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Sao Paulo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sao Paulo trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana is pushing Sao Paulo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Sao Paulo looks winded!
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Sao Paulo's head.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Sao Paulo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Vakana closes the distance and pushes Sao Paulo back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana pushes Sao Paulo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vakana.
Vakana lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sao Paulo's brow. #TD2#
Sao Paulo jumps into guard, dragging Vakana to the mat.
Sao Paulo keeping full guard, as Vakana tries to pass.
Sao Paulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vakana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vakana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Sao Paulo is trying to hold Vakana in close to prevent damage but Vakana has managed to pass into half guard.
Vakana controlling the action here.
Sao Paulo wants to control but Vakana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sao Paulo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vakana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vakana working Sao Paulo over with strikes here.
Vakana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vakana controlling the position easily from mount.
Vakana raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Sao Paulo gets tackled into the cage by Vakana. Vakana maintains the clinch.
Vakana prevents Sao Paulo from breaking the clinch.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sao Paulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sao Paulo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
Vakana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao Paulo can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
Sao Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vakana closes the distance and clinches.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana lands a right hand. #T1#
Sao Paulo working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Sao Paulo jumps guard but Vakana stands there with Sao Paulo around his waist. Sao Paulo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vakana is struggling to control the position.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vakana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Vakana presses Sao Paulo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sao Paulo is trying to break the clinch but Vakana is controlling him.
Sao Paulo avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Sao Paulo can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Vakana lands a right hand.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana 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.
Sao Paulo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vakana pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sao Paulo is trying to maintain a safe position but Vakana gets an underhook and turns Sao Paulo into the cage.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3##BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sao Paulo shoots in for a double leg but Vakana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Motum Vakana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vakana takes the fight into the clinch.
Sao Paulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sao Paulo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Vakana.
Sao Paulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Sao Paulo lands a knee to the head.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Sao Paulo is rocked!
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sao Paulo is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakana finish him?
Vakana gets through Sao Paulo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakana dips a shoulder and cracks Sao Paulo with a mighty uppercut! Sao Paulo falls back against the cage and Vakana unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sao Paulo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vakana screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Job throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sao Paulo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Job's knee momentarily.
Job lands with an uppercut that bounces Sao Paulo off the cage and back into range.
Sao Paulo shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Job wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Job throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sao Paulo counters with an outside leg kick.
Job misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Sao Paulo closes the distance and pushes Job back into the cage.
Sao Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Sao Paulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sao Paulo as Job tries to tie him up.
Sao Paulo stalling the fight.
#T1#
Job stalling in the clinch but Sao Paulo improves position.
Job gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo is trying to drag Job to the mat but Job just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sao Paulo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Job.
Sao Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sao Paulo is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sao Paulo lands a good knee to the midsection. Job won't want to take too many of those.
Sao Paulo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Job prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sao Paulo looking to throw knees to the head but Job is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sao Paulo moves out of range of the leg kick from Job.
Sao Paulo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Job avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Job misses with a double jab.
Sao Paulo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Job counters with a straight right hand.
Sao Paulo looks for a takedown but Job sprawls well.
Sao Paulo misses with a combination
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo dives in and grabs Job's left leg, looking for a takedown. Job pushes down on Sao Paulo's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Job misses.
Sao Paulo tries to land a body kick
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanderlei Sao Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sao Paulo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL2#
Sao Paulo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Job leaning against his opponent.
Sao Paulo tries to score a body lock takedown but Job shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Job swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Sao Paulo manages to break the clinch.
Job connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Sao Paulo rushes Job and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Sao Paulo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but Job forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Job dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sao Paulo tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sao Paulo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Job sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sao Paulo somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Job on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hans Job is winning the standup battle so far.
Job thuds a left hand into Sao Paulo's body.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao Paulo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sao Paulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Job pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Job takes a swing at Sao Paulo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sao Paulo tries to clinch up but Job circles away and keeps his distance.
Job throws a big counter combination but Sao Paulo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sao Paulo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Job scores with a jab to the body.
Sao Paulo misses with a takedown attempt - Job sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sao Paulo is rocked!
Job is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Job shuts the power down on Sao Paulo. Lights out, game over! Job is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Job! |
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