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ENIGMA 176 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Manhoef (ranked 5089 p4p, 6032 weight class) and Artemis Rhodes (ranked 210 p4p, 226 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merlin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemis Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes lands a body shot.
Rhodes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rhodes lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manhoef shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Manhoef with a poor takedown
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manhoef avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Rhodes connects with a superb combination that knocks Manhoef out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rhodes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Manhoef!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fu (ranked 3919 p4p, 3608 weight class) and Mark Jackacy (ranked 449 p4p, 428 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackacy's choice of entrance music: Nkolo Akosunga - Lokua Kanza. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Fu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackacy avoids the head kick by Fu .
Fu throws a hook but Jackacy avoids it easily.
Jackacy throws a body punch but Fu moves out of range.
A cross from Jackacy lands.
Jackacy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackacy.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackacy! But no joy.
Jackacy lands a two punch combo.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fu throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackacy! But no joy.
Fu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackacy.
Fu slips a jab from Jackacy.
Fu swings for the body but Jackacy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackacy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fu is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Fu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackacy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fu defends it nicely.
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Jackacy.
Jackacy looks to throw the jab but Fu is out of range.
Fu moves out of range of the body kick from Jackacy.
Jackacy throws a lazy right hand but Fu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackacy! But no joy.
Jackacy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackacy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tommy Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackacy.
Fu staying out of range there.
Fu is looking for a counter combo.
Jackacy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fu .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mark Jackacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackacy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackacy tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackacy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu lands with a nice combination. Jackacy backs away looking to recover.
 Jackacy is rocked!
Fu misses the jab.
Jackacy throws a counter combo.
Jackacy is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?
Fu lands a brutal head kick. Jackacy looks out on his feet and Fu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tommy Fu !
A very excited looking Tommy Fu 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.
Mark Jackacy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 2279 p4p, 2935 weight class) and Frank Whitaker (ranked 372 p4p, 463 weight class). Whitaker has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Whitaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Constantinou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitaker scrambles back to his feet.
Constantinou misses with a few strikes there.
Constantinou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Constantinou scores with a punch to the head.
Frank Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou works Whitaker's body with a nice hook.
Whitaker looks winded!
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Constantinou scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinou lands a big head kick that sends Whitaker tumbling to the mat! Constantinou takes a step backwards and waves Whitaker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whitaker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou moves in close and cracks Whitaker with a massive right hand! Whitaker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Constantinou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazaros Constantinou!
A victorious Lazaros Constantinou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 907 p4p, 2529 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 67 p4p, 158 weight class). Kruth's entrance music is Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. A fine choice. Kittisak Saetang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth closes the distance but Saetang moves to the side
and Saetang counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saetang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
Kruth misses with a takedown
and Saetang counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Saetang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saetang is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Saetang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saetang is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth controls the position.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saetang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saetang.
A slow jab from Kruth misses its intended target.
Kruth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saetang counters with a good low kick that Kruth was not able to check.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saetang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kruth throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang throws a head kick but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruth shoots in and bounces Saetang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saetang wants to stand but Kruth is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saetang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kruth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saetang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kruth wants to take a breather but Saetang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kruth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Saetang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang wants to get up but he can't break Kruth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Saetang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saetang was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth 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.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth stands and throws Saetang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kruth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saetang's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saetang prevents Kruth from improving position.
Kruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saetang, who protects the arm well.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saetang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kruth tries to control but Saetang wriggling away.
Kruth fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saetang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kruth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saetang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saetang and Kruth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saetang is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saetang keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saetang moves out of range as Kruth strikes.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
letting Saetang counter with a right hand.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Kruth moves out of range easily.
Kruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saetang defends it nicely.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Saetang. No joy for Kruth on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saetang is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Kruth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Saetang works Kruth's body with a nice hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saetang enables Kruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saetang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
Kruth prevents Saetang from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kittisak Saetang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruth tries to clinch but Saetang moves out of range.
Kruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saetang bucks up and tries to throw Kruth off but instead Kruth has got his back!
Kruth tries to get the hooks in deep but Saetang pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth looking for the choke but no joy.
Kruth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saetang is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.
Kruth has good solid back control here.
Saetang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.
Kruth working for a choke but Saetang is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth keeps control of the position easily here as Saetang tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Kruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruth 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Kruth!
A very excited looking Jorgen Kruth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 613 p4p, 770 weight class) and Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 102 p4p, 121 weight class). Rodrigo Carioni has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Gage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gage.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carioni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
Gage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carioni dives on top into guard.
Carioni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carioni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage has his foot on Carioni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioni works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage 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.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is trying to keep Carioni in close.
Gage 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Carioni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gage's guard.
Gage controls Carioni momentarily but Carioni frees himself.
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Gage is looking for a triangle but Carioni pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carioni tries to stand but Gage is controlling from the bottom.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Carioni is proving a slippery customer.
Carioni won't allow Gage to sweep him here.
Carioni is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carioni is looking to defend but Gage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carioni! Gage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carioni taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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