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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Waterfall Jr does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Waterfall Jr looks to throw the jab but Kivi is out of range.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr works the jab nicely.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kivi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kivi scores with a hook.
Waterfall Jr throws a push kick but Kivi slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Kivi feints and as Waterfall Jr raises his hands in defense, Kivi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waterfall Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr postures up in Kivi's guard and throws a big left but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Waterfall Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waterfall Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kivi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Waterfall Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kivi has wrist control.
Waterfall Jr throws a strike but Kivi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivi is aware though and is defending well.
Kivi is looking to work some ground and pound but Waterfall Jr has wrist control.
Kivi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kivi defends well.
Kivi won't allow Waterfall Jr to get back to his feet.
Kivi looking to pass the guard.
Kivi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kivi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Waterfall Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Waterfall Jr wants to get back to his feet but Kivi passes into half guard.
Kivi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kivi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waterfall Jr is trying to stand up here but Kivi is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waterfall Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Waterfall Jr trying to control but Kivi postures up.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Waterfall Jr tries to kick Kivi off but Kivi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivi punishes Waterfall Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Kivi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Waterfall Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterfall Jr has momentary wrist control but Kivi slips an elbow through the middle.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the position.
Waterfall Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Waterfall Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kivi is looking for a sweep. Waterfall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterfall Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kivi trying to control here.
Kivi wants to improve his position but Waterfall Jr is controlling well.
Waterfall Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kivi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kivi gets full guard.
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 Kristo Kivi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kivi defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Waterfall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kivi as he connects with a hook.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kivi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the body
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi blocks a jab.
Waterfall Jr cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Waterfall Jr defending well as Kivi loads up on a big left hand.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waterfall Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Kivi checks it.
Waterfall Jr cracks Kivi with an open hand slap.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook.
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Kivi.
Kivi walks into a jab.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kivi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Waterfall Jr did well to prevent Kivi getting side control.
Waterfall Jr tries to kick Kivi off in order to stand up. Kivi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Waterfall Jr tries to control but Kivi manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Waterfall Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kivi doesn't have the hooks in and Waterfall Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Kivi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Waterfall Jr postures up.
Waterfall Jr is looking to stand up but Kivi won't let him.
Waterfall Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Kivi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kivi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Waterfall Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kivi's guard. #REVB##T2#
Waterfall Jr wants to stand but Kivi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kivi wants to sweep but no luck.
Waterfall Jr wants to get up but he can't break Kivi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kivi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Waterfall Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kivi postures up.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kivi defends easily.
Kivi trying to control but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Kivi pushes down on Waterfall Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kivi working Waterfall Jr over with strikes.
Kivi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Waterfall Jr is trying to maintain the position but Kivi is very close to passing his half guard.
Waterfall Jr wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waterfall Jr trying to hold on to Kivi's head to control him but Kivi postures up.
Kivi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kivi is keen to just control but Waterfall Jr is a slippery customer.
Kivi trying to control from Waterfall Jr's half guard. Waterfall Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivi is aware though and is defending well.
Waterfall Jr keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kivi defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Waterfall Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Kivi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Waterfall Jr sprawls and moves away.
Waterfall Jr wants to slow Kivi down by chopping away at his legs.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
It looked like Kivi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Waterfall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kivi's head.
Waterfall Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Waterfall Jr takes one to the chin there.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Waterfall Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Kivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr catches Kivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Waterfall Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Waterfall Jr is looking to stand up but Kivi isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kivi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kivi trying to control but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kivi defends easily.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
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.
Kivi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kivi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kivi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kivi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kivi throwing strikes from guard but Waterfall Jr blocks nicely. #T3#
Kivi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waterfall Jr is keeping the position for now.
Kivi won't allow Waterfall Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kivi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Waterfall Jr keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi works over Waterfall Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Kivi won't allow Waterfall Jr to get back to his feet.
Kivi lands a couple of elbows.
Waterfall Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kivi dives into side control.
#T4#
Kivi trying to control the position but Waterfall Jr is working away.
Waterfall Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kivi working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterfall Jr struggling a bit here.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterfall Jr keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kivi 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kristo Kivi! |
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Event:
SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Selvatico's head.
Selvatico closes the distance but Waterfall Jr moves to the side
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Selvatico avoids the head kick by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waterfall Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Selvatico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waterfall Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selvatico fakes the leg kick and cracks Waterfall Jr in the body.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses. #CL2#
Selvatico has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Waterfall Jr fails to land.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Selvatico controls the action.
Waterfall Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selvatico lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr is trying to push Selvatico away but Selvatico has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waterfall Jr has had enough of the clinch but Selvatico keeps him there for the moment.
Selvatico blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr. #T1#
The referee calls for Selvatico to work.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Selvatico.
Selvatico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards. #BC#
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Selvatico throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Selvatico throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Selvatico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico lands an overhand right.
Waterfall Jr lands with a right hand.
Selvatico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.#CL2#
Selvatico rushes Waterfall Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Selvatico scores with a shot to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico blocking some punches.
#T2#
Waterfall Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Selvatico lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Waterfall Jr successfully pulls guard.
Selvatico controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Selvatico decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Selvatico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selvatico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Selvatico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Selvatico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waterfall Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Selvatico closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Selvatico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Selvatico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Waterfall Jr.
Nice body punch from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Selvatico swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Selvatico won't allow it.
Selvatico throws a punch but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Selvatico misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Selvatico fails to land.
Waterfall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Selvatico to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Selvatico fails to land. #BC#
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr avoids the head kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Selvatico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Selvatico pushes Waterfall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waterfall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waterfall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
Selvatico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Selvatico misses with some punches.
Selvatico digs a right hand into Waterfall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waterfall Jr's gas tank.
A short right from Selvatico on the inside.
Selvatico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Selvatico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Selvatico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr tries to break free but Selvatico pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Selvatico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Selvatico.
Selvatico stalling in the clinch.
Selvatico stalls.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Selvatico controls his hands.
Selvatico misses with a punch to the body.
Selvatico swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selvatico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Selvatico is pushing Waterfall Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Selvatico misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Selvatico wants to clinch up but Waterfall Jr keeps it at a distance.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Waterfall Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Selvatico just manages to avoid it.
Selvatico connects with the punch.#T1#
Waterfall Jr misses with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Selvatico to counter with a crisp jab.
Selvatico throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Waterfall Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Selvatico.#CL2#
Selvatico has closed the distance and engaged Waterfall Jr in a clinch.
Selvatico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Selvatico lands a shoulder strike.
Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Selvatico won't allow it.
Waterfall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Selvatico misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Selvatico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Selvatico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Selvatico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses.
Selvatico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
It seemed like Selvatico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Selvatico.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selvatico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Nice defenses there by Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Waterfall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Selvatico misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Waterfall Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Selvatico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Selvatico slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Selvatico throws a hook but Waterfall Jr avoids it easily.
Selvatico lands a front kick.#T3#
Selvatico tries to land a front kick but Waterfall Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Selvatico scores with a sloppy right hand. Waterfall Jr should have avoided that one.
Selvatico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Selvatico misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Selvatico jabs Waterfall Jr right on the nose. Waterfall Jr blinks but takes it well.
Selvatico misses with a body kick.
Selvatico throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selvatico was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick but Selvatico moves out of range.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to Selvatico's midsection.#T4#
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Selvatico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Selvatico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Selvatico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Selvatico looks to land a body kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Selvatico looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Selvatico connects with a single shot there.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Selvatico misses with an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. Selvatico moves away and avoids it.
Selvatico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Selvatico misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Selvatico throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Selvatico drives through and clinches with Waterfall Jr against the cage.
#BC#
Waterfall Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selvatico misses with a looping right.
Selvatico cracks Waterfall Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. Selvatico saw that one coming.#T1#
Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.
Selvatico misses with an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Selvatico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waterfall Jr blocks a head kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico's corner calls for a 1-2. Selvatico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Selvatico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Selvatico's ribcage but misses.
Selvatico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Selvatico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico lands a really nice looking cross but Waterfall Jr seems unphased.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Selvatico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waterfall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Selvatico misses the target.
Selvatico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico throws a right hand that Waterfall Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Waterfall Jr also avoids with ease.
Waterfall Jr throws a counter high kick but Selvatico was just alert enough to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Selvatico there.
Waterfall Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Selvatico on the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Selvatico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
Selvatico wants to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch position.
Selvatico works over Waterfall Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Selvatico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selvatico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick, looking for Selvatico's leg but Selvatico calmly moves out of range.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vino Selvatico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Waterfall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Selvatico.
Waterfall Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Selvatico avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico connects with a jab.
Selvatico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Selvatico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Selvatico.
Selvatico lands a really nice looking cross but Waterfall Jr seems unphased.
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body.
Selvatico connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vino Selvatico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Selvatico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vino Selvatico!
A very excited looking Vino Selvatico 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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Event:
SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good low kick that Fuhren was not able to check.
Fuhren cracks Waterfall Jr with an open hand slap.#CL#
Fuhren gets a clinch.
Fuhren throws a head punch that misses.
Fuhren lands an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Waterfall Jr prevents a body shot from Fuhren.
Waterfall Jr tries a body shot but Fuhren blocks it.
Fuhren prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Fuhren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Waterfall Jr has had enough of the clinch but Fuhren keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuhren.
Fuhren misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuhren.
Fuhren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuhren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Fuhren controls the action.
Waterfall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuhren controls his hands.
#TD2#
Waterfall Jr pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuhren wants to get up but he can't break Waterfall Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Fuhren stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Fuhren blocks it.
Fuhren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuhren connects with the punch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick.
Fuhren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waterfall Jr momentarily.
Fuhren misses the jab.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fuhren off balance momentarily.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Fuhren counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuhren takes one to the chin there.
Fuhren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Fuhren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Waterfall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Waterfall Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
Fuhren moves to clinch but Waterfall Jr breaks away
and Waterfall Jr counters with a body kick that stops Fuhren in his tracks momentarily.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuhren was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Fuhren lands a glancing blow to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Fuhren lands with a hook. Waterfall Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fuhren misses the body punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuhren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a front kick but Fuhren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuhren misses the target.
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuhren manages to avoid it.#T3#
Good exchange - Fuhren coming out on top.
Fuhren thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body.
Fuhren tries to close the distance and clinch but Waterfall Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuhren. That's going to slow Waterfall Jr down.
Fuhren looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
Waterfall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Waterfall Jr wants to slow Fuhren down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Fuhren gets a clinch.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fuhren prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A short uppercut from Fuhren.
Waterfall Jr is trying to force a seperation but Fuhren has the dominant position.
Waterfall Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Waterfall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuhren's elbow.
Waterfall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Fuhren swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fuhren moves out of range easily.
Waterfall Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Waterfall Jr.
Fuhren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuhren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterfall Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuhren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
A leg kick checked by Fuhren.
Waterfall Jr throws the kick towards the body but Fuhren avoids it.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Fuhren misses with a body shot
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Waterfall Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Psiris Fuhren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Waterfall Jr blocks the body kick.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren connects with a crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fuhren sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. Fuhren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Fuhren throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Waterfall Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuhren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waterfall Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuhren.
Fuhren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waterfall Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A slow jab from Waterfall Jr misses its intended target.
Waterfall Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fuhren takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Fuhren misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a body kick.
Psiris Fuhren is winning the standup battle so far.
Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuhren counters with a low kick, right behind Waterfall Jr 's knee.
Waterfall Jr checks a low kick from Fuhren.
Waterfall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuhren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Waterfall Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuhren off the cage and back into range.
Fuhren lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuhren. That snapped Waterfall Jr's head back.
#CL#
Fuhren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waterfall Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuhren can't find room to land a body shot as Waterfall Jr controls the action.
Waterfall Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuhren.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waterfall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterfall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fuhren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waterfall Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. That's going to slow Fuhren down.
Fuhren misses with a jab to the body
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#Fuhren is rocked!
Fuhren gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Waterfall Jr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Free Waterfall Jr!
Our winner, Free Waterfall Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Well Shit.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kivi moves into range and clinches up with Waterfall Jr.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Waterfall Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Kivi wants the takedown. Waterfall Jr is fighting it off but Kivi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Waterfall Jr's guard against the cage.
Waterfall Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kivi. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kivi passes into half guard.
Kivi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waterfall Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kivi working over Waterfall Jr with some ground and pound. Waterfall Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kivi working the head and body with strikes.
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Waterfall Jr is looking to improve his position.
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. Kivi connects with a nice short shot to Waterfall Jr's temple. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Kivi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kivi trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Kivi lands strikes from half guard.
Waterfall Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has his foot on Kivi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kivi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Waterfall Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kivi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kivi trying to control but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the position.
Kivi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Kivi tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterfall Jr is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kivi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kivi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Waterfall Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waterfall Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kivi is working Waterfall Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kivi cracks Waterfall Jr with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has his foot on Kivi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kivi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kivi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kivi is working Waterfall Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivi postures up and lands a big shot to Waterfall Jr's brow.
Kivi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kivi wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristo Kivi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Kivi avoids it easily.
Kivi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kivi misses its intended target.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Waterfall Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kivi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waterfall Jr.
Kivi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Waterfall Jr throws a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waterfall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Waterfall Jr throws a front kick aimed at Kivi's knee but Kivi avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.
Good exchange - Kivi coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kivi. Kivi gets slowly back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr sizes up Kivi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Kivi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Waterfall Jr staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Kivi blocks the leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kivi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kivi tries to avoid it.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waterfall Jr catches Kivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Kivi.
Waterfall Jr cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Kivi throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Kivi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to Kivi's midsection.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Waterfall Jr lands with a cross.
Kivi throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kivi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kivi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waterfall Jr controls Kivi momentarily but Kivi frees himself. #SUB2#
Kivi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterfall Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kivi has managed to get both his arms back between Waterfall Jr's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kivi is proving a slippery customer.
Kivi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kivi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kivi is stalling in the full guard.
Waterfall Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi trying to control but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr controlling Kivi's posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kivi has picked Waterfall Jr up and slammed him! Waterfall Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Kivi manages to pass to side control!
Kivi scoring with punches and elbows.
Kivi cracks Waterfall Jr with a big elbow.
Waterfall Jr is trying to control Kivi's posture but Kivi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Waterfall Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Kivi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kivi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waterfall Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waterfall Jr scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waterfall Jr's hands.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Waterfall Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Waterfall Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi tries to counter with a takedown but Waterfall Jr is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kivi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Waterfall Jr tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi controls the position. #T1#
Kivi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Waterfall Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Kivi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Waterfall Jr some visible discomfort.
Waterfall Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kivi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kivi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kivi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kristo Kivi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterfall Jr wants to hold on but Kivi pushes him away.#T2#
Kivi lands a big shot there that rocks Waterfall Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kivi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Waterfall Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kivi unloading with bombs!
Kivi with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kivi has a good base and remains in mount.
Waterfall Jr tries to lock up and control but Kivi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Waterfall Jr's face.
Kivi working Waterfall Jr over with strikes here.
Kivi unloading with bombs!
Kivi avoids the attempt from Waterfall Jr to control.#T3#
Kivi lands a big elbow.
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Waterfall Jr's face.
Waterfall Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Waterfall Jr is looking to improve his position but Kivi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kivi with a couple of short strikes.
Kivi lands with some strikes.#T4#
Kivi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Waterfall Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kivi is landing with some decent strikes but Waterfall Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Kivi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Waterfall Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kivi dominating with strikes here.
Kivi breaks from Waterfall Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kivi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Waterfall Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kivi 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristo Kivi! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Bibi's head back.
Bibi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waterfall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
Bibi walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands a head shot.
We've been told by Bibi's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bibi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bibi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waterfall Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bibi's head.
Waterfall Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bibi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Bibi misses.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Waterfall Jr tenderised Bibi's leg. Bibi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bibi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Bibi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Waterfall Jr is looking to control Bibi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Waterfall Jr avoid being mounted?
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Bibi prevents Waterfall Jr from improving his position.
Waterfall Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bibi rolls with it to try and escape but Waterfall Jr cranks on the arm and Bibi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Waterfall Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Free Waterfall Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 162
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as Kiwi strikes.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi.
Waterfall Jr throws out a leg kick but Kiwi moves out of range and Waterfall Jr only half commits.
Kiwi looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
Kiwi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiwi to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi connects with a body shot that sends Waterfall Jr's belly button to the back.
Kiwi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiwi lands with a straight right. Waterfall Jr didn't see that one coming.
Waterfall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiwi throws a shot from downtown. Waterfall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kiwi swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Waterfall Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiwi throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Kiwi misses the shot to the body.
Kiwi is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiwi.#CL#
Kiwi clinches.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiwi.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Waterfall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks the clinch.
Waterfall Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waterfall Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kiwi.
Kiwi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiwi throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiwi misses the shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiwi counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Waterfall Jr walks into a left hand.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiwi scores with a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiwi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waterfall Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waterfall Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kiwi thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Waterfall Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Waterfall Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiwi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiwi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waterfall Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiwi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiwi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Kiwi. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Waterfall Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kiwi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kiwi misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a body kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the side of Kiwi's head but Kiwi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Kiwi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Kiwi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiwi.
Kiwi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiwi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiwi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiwi throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kiwi tries to land a leg kick but Waterfall Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Waterfall Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Kiwi manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi lands with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
That's time! Kiwi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab from Kiwi.
Kiwi throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Bruce Kiwi is winning the standup battle so far.
Waterfall Jr defending well as Kiwi loads up on a big left hand.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiwi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body kick.
Waterfall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiwi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Waterfall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiwi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiwi throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kiwi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiwi cracks Waterfall Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiwi scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kiwi moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiwi tries to clinch there but Waterfall Jr circles away.
Kiwi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Waterfall Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiwi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waterfall Jr checks it well.
Waterfall Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Kiwi with a nice cross.
Kiwi misses with a body punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Kiwi cracks Waterfall Jr with a good 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!
Kiwi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Kiwi throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kiwi misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Kiwi.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot
and Waterfall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Kiwi connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kiwi. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiwi is looking to counter punch.
Kiwi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiwi looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
It seemed like Waterfall Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waterfall Jr moves away from the strike by Kiwi.
Waterfall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Waterfall Jr lands a jab.
Kiwi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch but Waterfall Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiwi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.#CL#
Kiwi clinches.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Waterfall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Waterfall Jr wants to break free but Kiwi has control.
Waterfall Jr wants to break free but Kiwi has control.
Kiwi tries to work over Waterfall Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiwi misses with some punches.
Kiwi blocks an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Kiwi.
#BC#
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waterfall Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kiwi misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Kiwi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiwi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiwi misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Waterfall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiwi.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiwi as he connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiwi was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch but Waterfall Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Bruce Kiwi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiwi throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Waterfall Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiwi with a body shot.
Kiwi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kiwi clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Waterfall Jr on the inside.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Waterfall Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kiwi tests Waterfall Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiwi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Kiwi shrugs it off.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kiwi scores with a jab. Waterfall Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiwi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kiwi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiwi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waterfall Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiwi scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Kiwi blocks it.
Waterfall Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Kiwi loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waterfall Jr lands with a hook. Kiwi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kiwi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Waterfall Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiwi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiwi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
Kiwi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiwi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waterfall Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Kiwi.
Kiwi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waterfall Jr cracks a nice hook into Kiwi's ribs.
Kiwi slips a jab from Waterfall Jr.
A shot to the liver by Kiwi. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Kiwi scores with a jab. Waterfall Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiwi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiwi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiwi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiwi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiwi.
Kiwi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waterfall Jr on the side of the head.
Kiwi misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiwi. Kiwi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiwi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kiwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waterfall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
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!
Kiwi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waterfall Jr's hands.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Kiwi throws a big counter combination but Waterfall Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Waterfall Jr lands a big head kick that sends Kiwi tumbling to the mat! Waterfall Jr takes a step backwards and waves Kiwi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kiwi is rocked!
Kiwi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waterfall Jr in his tracks.
Oh Kiwi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Kiwi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Waterfall Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Kiwi has managed to clinch.
Kiwi seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Free Waterfall Jr.
Well Kiwi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Kiwi!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Kiwi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ginger throws a low kick, looking for Waterfall Jr's leg but Waterfall Jr calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a right hand but Ginger moved out of range.
Waterfall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginger blocks a jab.
Ginger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Waterfall Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ginger slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Ginger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ginger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the side of Ginger's head but Ginger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginger lands a jab.
Waterfall Jr motions for Ginger to come forward. Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ginger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waterfall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ginger throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ginger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ginger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ginger. Waterfall Jr shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Ginger's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ginger.
Waterfall Jr checks a leg kick.#T1#
Ginger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ginger moves away from the strike by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waterfall Jr is looking to chop away at Ginger's legs.
Ginger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Waterfall Jr.
A solid body kick from Ginger.
Ginger is looking to score with low kicks.
Ginger wants to land a leg kick but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginger cracks Waterfall Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterfall Jr digs a good hook to Ginger's body.
Ginger throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ginger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ginger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ginger throws the kick towards the body but Waterfall Jr avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ginger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ginger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waterfall Jr throws out the jab. #T2#
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
Ginger lands with a straight right. Waterfall Jr didn't see that one coming.
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Ginger
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ginger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ginger looks for the body kick but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginger was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger connects with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Ginger checks it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ginger moves into range and clinches up with Waterfall Jr.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waterfall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waterfall Jr prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger tries a body shot but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Waterfall Jr tries to circle away but Ginger has him pinned against the cage.
Ginger lands an uppercut.
A short left from Waterfall Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land. #BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Waterfall Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Waterfall Jr throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to Ginger's midsection.
Ginger moves away from the strike by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ginger misses with a looping left.
Ginger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook.
Ginger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waterfall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterfall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ginger.
Ginger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ginger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ginger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginger is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waterfall Jr at a distance.
Waterfall Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ginger throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Waterfall Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ginger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ginger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Ginger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ginger connects with a jab.
Waterfall Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Waterfall Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ginger avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waterfall Jr walks into a left hand.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. Ginger saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ginger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginger moves away from the strike by Waterfall Jr.
Ginger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ginger misses with a straight right.
Ginger tries to score with a low kick but Waterfall Jr moves his leg out of the way.
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 Haitian Ginger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ginger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Waterfall Jr throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
Ginger misses with a leg kick.
Ginger throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Ginger.
An inside leg kick lands from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ginger's shoulder, as Ginger tries to avoid the shot.
Haitian Ginger is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ginger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ginger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waterfall Jr tries to circle away but Ginger has him pinned against the cage.
Ginger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Waterfall Jr controls the action.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
Waterfall Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr is working Ginger over against the cage.
Waterfall Jr is trying to force a seperation but Ginger has the dominant position.
Ginger digs a right hand underneath Waterfall Jr's ribcage. Waterfall Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waterfall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land.
Waterfall Jr tries to break the clinch but Ginger is controlling the position.
Ginger keeps control of Waterfall Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ginger controls his hands.
#T1#
Waterfall Jr tries to circle away but Ginger has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ginger 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.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Waterfall Jr works on Ginger's body with a couple of short punches.
Waterfall Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ginger has him pressed against the cage.
Waterfall Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ginger has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ginger lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginger.
Waterfall Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ginger won't allow it.
Ginger keeps control of Waterfall Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the side of Ginger's head.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Waterfall Jr is trying to push Ginger away but Ginger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ginger checks a leg kick.
Ginger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Waterfall Jr blocks the low kick.
Ginger throws a solid leg kick but Waterfall Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ginger.#T2#
Ginger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ginger lands with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waterfall Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginger.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but Ginger avoids it with no problem.
Ginger tries to land a front kick but Waterfall Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crunch! Ginger slams his shin into Waterfall Jr's torso.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Ginger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Waterfall Jr coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waterfall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ginger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waterfall Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Ginger connects with a high kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but Ginger sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Jab by Ginger.
A jab from Ginger misses.
Waterfall Jr moves away from the strike by Ginger.
Ginger misses with a low kick as Waterfall Jr jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ginger.
Ginger lands a lovely overhand right.
Ginger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ginger connects with an inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Waterfall Jr misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Ginger as he connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ginger throws out the jab.
Ginger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger checks a low kick from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger is looking to counter punch.
Ginger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.#CL#
Ginger clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow. #BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Ginger slips a jab from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr blocks a head kick by Ginger.
Ginger throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ginger checks a leg kick.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
A solid body kick from Ginger.
Ginger scores with a jab. Waterfall Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waterfall Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ginger misses with a body kick.
Waterfall Jr catches Ginger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
Ginger backing away here, and Waterfall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger moves away from the strike by Waterfall Jr.
Ginger throws a body punch but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ginger looks to land a body kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ginger.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but Ginger moves out of range easily.
Ginger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waterfall Jr.
Ginger staying out of range there.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
Ginger throws the kick towards the body but Waterfall Jr avoids it.
Waterfall Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ginger with a body shot.
Ginger scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Waterfall Jr misses its intended target.
Waterfall Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ginger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Ginger was well out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
Ginger misses with an uppercut
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Ginger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Ginger moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Ginger misses.
Waterfall Jr digs a good hook to Ginger's body.
Ginger looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Waterfall Jr wants to land a leg kick but Ginger is out of range.
Ginger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ginger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Waterfall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ginger moves out of range as Waterfall Jr strikes.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger throws a hook but Waterfall Jr avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Waterfall Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends Ginger's belly button to the back.
Waterfall Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick lands for Waterfall Jr.
Ginger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Ginger takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Ginger has double underhooks. #T2#
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Waterfall Jr avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Ginger cracks Waterfall Jr with a nice body shot.
Ginger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waterfall Jrs head.
Waterfall Jr wants to break free but Ginger has control.
Waterfall Jr prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Waterfall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
#BC2#
Waterfall Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ginger misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ginger.
It looked like Ginger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ginger looks for the body kick but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Waterfall Jr misses with the body kick
and Ginger counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ginger.
Ginger with a jab.
Waterfall Jr scores with a leg kick.
Ginger connects with a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a front kick aimed at Ginger's knee but Ginger avoids it well.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ginger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Waterfall Jr is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Ginger throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Ginger throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ginger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. Ginger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ginger scores with a nice right hand.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ginger. That's going to slow Waterfall Jr down.
Waterfall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ginger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ginger misses the shot to the body.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Ginger moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waterfall Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping left.
Ginger swings widly with a right hand
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick.#T4#
Ginger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Waterfall Jr takes one to the chin there.
Ginger lands a body shot.
Waterfall Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ginger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ginger throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Ginger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ginger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
Waterfall Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Waterfall Jr tries a low kick but Ginger avoids it.
Ginger avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Ginger tries to clinch but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ginger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ginger.
Ginger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haitian Ginger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Free Waterfall Jr.
Well Ginger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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ENIGMA 155
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Rios throws a low kick but Waterfall Jr moves out of range easily.
Waterfall Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a leg kick but Rios saw it coming and moves away.
Rios walks into a straight right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Rios.
Rios tried to score with a low kick but Waterfall Jr checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Rios finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the side of Rios's head but Rios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waterfall Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rios is able to avoid easily.
Waterfall Jr feints and then cracks Rios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rios down.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterfall Jr connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Waterfall Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Waterfall Jr.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick which misses Rios's front leg but catches the back leg as Rios tries to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rios ducks down to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waterfall Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rios's head.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr misses with a left hand
and Waterfall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios misses with a shot to the body
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Rios half committed to a counter leg kick.
Waterfall Jr thumps Rios with a low kick.
Waterfall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Rios misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rios. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rios.
Waterfall Jr tries to bum rush Rios with a series of wild strikes but Rios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rios throws a chopping leg kick but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rios's shoulder, as Rios tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Waterfall Jr misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Waterfall Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rios looks for the body kick but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Rios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from Rios.
#T3#
Waterfall Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Rios makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rios.
Rios throws a front kick aimed at Waterfall Jr's knee but Waterfall Jr avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Rios. That snapped Waterfall Jr's head back.
Rios with a nice calf kick.
Waterfall Jr dodges the punch combination from Rios.
Rios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waterfall Jr throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rios misses its target.
Waterfall Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rios tries a low kick but Waterfall Jr avoids it.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waterfall Jr misses with a left hand
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by Rios.
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a leg kick but Rios saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Rios tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Waterfall Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waterfall Jr blocks a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rios fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Rios.
Waterfall Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice hook to Rios's body. Rios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rios slips under a jab.
Rios misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rios.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Waterfall Jr as he connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr is looking to chop away at Rios's legs.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rios at a distance.
Waterfall Jr throws out a leg kick but Rios moves out of range and Waterfall Jr only half commits.
Waterfall Jr scores with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rios wants to land a leg kick but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Waterfall Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waterfall Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rios's head.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rios is just out of range.
Rios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waterfall Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waterfall Jr checks it well.
Rios throws a front kick aimed at Waterfall Jr's knee but Waterfall Jr avoids it well.
Waterfall Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Waterfall Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Rios takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body kick.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rios's sensitive parts.
Rios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rios lands with an overhand left.
Waterfall Jr cracks a nice hook into Rios's ribs.
Rios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waterfall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rios throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Rios misses the jab.
Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Waterfall Jr catches Rios with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Waterfall Jr there.
Waterfall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Rios blocks it.
Rios tried to counter with a leg kick but Waterfall Jr avoided it.
Waterfall Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook to the body. Rios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waterfall Jr lands with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot to the body.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr misses with a left hand
and Waterfall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick lands for Waterfall Jr.
Rios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waterfall Jr can pounce on him.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr staying out of range there.
Rios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
Rios misses the body punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Rios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from Rios.
A leg kick checked by Rios.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Waterfall Jr misses.
It looked like Rios was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Waterfall Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Waterfall Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Waterfall Jr.
Rios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but Rios moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rios might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rios lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waterfall Jr's head.
Waterfall Jr with the inside leg kick.
Rios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rios.
Waterfall Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Rios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rios is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Waterfall Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick
and Rios counters with an inside leg kick.
Rios throws a right and a left that Waterfall Jr avoids nicely.
Waterfall Jr motions for Rios to come forward. Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rios throws a low kick but it's checked well by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws out a loose jab but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Waterfall Jr misses its intended target.
Rios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
Waterfall Jr sizes up Rios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rios checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Rios tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rios throws a right hand that Waterfall Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Waterfall Jr also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rios misses its target.
Rios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rios misses.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waterfall Jr digs a good body shot into Rios's ribs.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook to the body. Rios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rios is looking to wear down Waterfall Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rios feints and then cracks Waterfall Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waterfall Jr down.
Rios is looking to score with low kicks.
Rios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waterfall Jr scores with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waterfall Jr punishes Rios's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Waterfall Jr dips to his left and cracks Rios with an uppercut!
Rios throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rios's shoulder, as Rios tries to avoid the shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a series of punches but Rios moves out of range.
Rios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rios ducks down to avoid it.
As Waterfall Jr looks to move away, Rios throws a big counter combo but Waterfall Jr just gets out of the way.
Rios swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rios swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rios's shoulder, as Rios tries to avoid the shot.
Waterfall Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Rios misses.
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
As Waterfall Jr looks to move away, Rios throws a big counter combo but Waterfall Jr just gets out of the way.
Rios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rios slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr scores with a leg kick.
Rios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Waterfall Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios throws a body shot but no joy.
Rios takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr staying out of range there.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Free Waterfall Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Waterfall Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waterfall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rioss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waterfall Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Rios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Rios moves out of range as Waterfall Jr strikes.
Rios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waterfall Jr under the eye.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
As Waterfall Jr looks to move away, Rios throws a big counter combo but Waterfall Jr just gets out of the way.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waterfall Jr in his tracks.
Waterfall Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rios. Rios obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rios doesn't seem bothered though.
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Waterfall Jr catches Rios right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Rios misses.
Waterfall Jr dips to his left and cracks Rios with an uppercut!
Rios throws a good cross that connects.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a leg kick but Rios saw it coming and moves away.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rios takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Rios backing away here, and Waterfall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Waterfall Jr.
Rios defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rios appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. Rios saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Rios misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Rios counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego Rios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rios moves out of range as Waterfall Jr strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Waterfall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waterfall Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Waterfall Jr!
A relieved looking Free Waterfall Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Waterfall Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Waterfall Jr is keeping the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Waterfall Jr pushes a forearm under Jones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Waterfall Jr!
Our winner, Free Waterfall Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pervitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Waterfall Jr gets caught flat footed, as Pervitin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waterfall Jr is trying to keep Pervitin in close.
Waterfall Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pervitin has picked Waterfall Jr up and slammed him! Waterfall Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Pervitin manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pervitin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Pervitin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Pervitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Waterfall Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pervitin wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Waterfall Jr tries to buck Pervitin off but Pervitin is having none of it.
Pervitin trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr gets back to half guard.
Waterfall Jr tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waterfall Jr wants to control but Pervitin is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pervitin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pervitin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waterfall Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pervitin needs to keep his hands up - Waterfall Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Pervitin throws out a powerful jab.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
And Pervitin counters with a quick kick to the body but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pervitin.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pervitin.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Pervitin blocks it.
Waterfall Jr lands a body shot.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pervitin.
Pervitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pervitin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pervitin looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
Pervitin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Waterfall Jr coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterfall Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Waterfall Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pervitin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight right.
Pervitin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pervitin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waterfall Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Pervitin counters with a shoot takedown. Waterfall Jr fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pervitin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pervitin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Waterfall Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Pervitin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pervitin passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr is trying to control but Pervitin passes into side control!
#T1##SUB#
Pervitin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Waterfall Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pervitin but great work by Waterfall Jr.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pervitin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Waterfall Jr but great work by Pervitin.
Pervitin trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Pervitin throws a strike aimed at the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr avoids it well.
Pervitin working away.
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Pervitin keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Waterfall Jr is trying to control Pervitin's posture but Pervitin avoids it. #SUB#
Pervitin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Waterfall Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pervitin yanks on the arm and Waterfall Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pervitin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Pervitin!
A victorious Mr Pervitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farah circles away quickly and effectively.
Waterfall Jr swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Farah has Waterfall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Waterfall Jr avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waterfall Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Waterfall Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Farah stacks Waterfall Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Farah!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Farah decides to stand back up. Farah steps back and let's Waterfall Jr get back to his feet.
Abdo Farah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Farah.#CL#
Farah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Waterfall Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Farah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farah lands with a short shot to the head.
Farah lands a right hand.
Waterfall Jr pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waterfall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Farah.
A short uppercut from Farah.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
Waterfall Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farah.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
Waterfall Jr blocking some punches.
Farah is working Waterfall Jr over against the cage.
Farah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farah taking a breather.
Waterfall Jr blocks a body shot from Farah.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farah walks away with a smile on his face. Waterfall Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Farah tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Waterfall Jr avoids the head kick by Farah.
Farah misses with a hook
and Waterfall Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Farah misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farah.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Farah throws a wild body kick that Waterfall Jr sees coming a mile off.
Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Farah thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farah throws a body kick that misses.
Farah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Farah moves into the clinch.
Farah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farah to keep the fight standing.
Farah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Farah gets through Waterfall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Waterfall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Farah lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Waterfall Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waterfall Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Farah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for a guillotine here but Farah defends easily.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working for a triangle but Farah defends it easily.
Waterfall Jr has a closed guard, preventing Farah from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdo Farah 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#
A head kick misses from Waterfall Jr.
Farah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farah misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Waterfall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Waterfall Jr thows a body kick. Farah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Waterfall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah scores with a hook to the body. Waterfall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
and Waterfall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
A low kick from Waterfall Jr is predictable there
and Farah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waterfall Jr's knee momentarily.#T1##CL#
Farah pushes Waterfall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Farah has Waterfall Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Waterfall Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farah jabs Waterfall Jr right on the nose. Waterfall Jr blinks but takes it well.
Farah throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farah thumps Waterfall Jr with a low kick.
Farah lands with a good body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Farah cracks Waterfall Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Farah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL#
Farah moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farah lands with a left to the head.
Farah blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Farah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Farah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farah walks away with a smile on his face. Waterfall Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Farah throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Farah.
Waterfall Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farah throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Farah scores with a decent looking hook.
Farah looks to land a body kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Waterfall Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Farah misses the target.
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Waterfall Jr.
Farah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waterfall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Farah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farah with a nice calf kick.
Farah throws a leg kick which misses Waterfall Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid it.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Waterfall Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Farah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waterfall Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Farah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waterfall Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Waterfall Jr blocks the low kick.
Waterfall Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Farah counters with a nice uppercut.
Farah throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Farah misses its target.
Farah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Waterfall Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Farah counter with a right hand.
Farah loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Farah backing away here, and Waterfall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Farah misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdo Farah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Farah avoids the head kick by Waterfall Jr.
Farah walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
Farah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah connects with a nice looking jab.
Farah lands a jab.
Waterfall Jr moves forwards but Farah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Farah misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farah wants to clinch up but Waterfall Jr keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Farah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Farah throws a right hand that misses
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick but Farah moves out of range.
Farah lands an overhand right.
Farah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Farah misses the target. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Farah.
Some wild striking there from Farah.
Farah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr thows a leg kick but Farah checks it
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waterfall Jr walks into a left hand.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick but Farah moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Waterfall Jr is rocked!#KD#
Farah cracks Waterfall Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farah has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Waterfall Jr to stand back up!
Waterfall Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Farah finish him?
Waterfall Jr misses the body punch
and Farah counters with a right hand from hell and Waterfall Jr is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdo Farah!
Abdo Farah 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 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holton Jr is just out of range.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.
Waterfall Jr scores with the left hand. Holton Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Waterfall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holton Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but Holton Jr avoids it.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holton Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holton Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch
letting Holton Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Holton Jr walks into a straight right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waterfall Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. Holton Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Holton Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Holton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.#T2#
Waterfall Jr tries to land a leg kick but Holton Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holton Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr has Holton Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Holton Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holton Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waterfall Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Holton Jr breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.
Waterfall Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Holton Jr misses the target.
Holton Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holton Jr throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.#T3#
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Holton Jr's head.
Holton Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holton Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Waterfall Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waterfall Jr wants to clinch but Holton Jr slips to the side
and Waterfall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waterfall Jr thuds a left hand into Holton Jr's body.#T4#
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Holton Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Waterfall Jr! Holton Jr lets Waterfall Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Free Waterfall Jr has been cut.
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!
Waterfall Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holton Jr counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShaun Holton Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Fiore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Fiore throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
De Fiore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Waterfall Jr digs a good hook to De Fiore's body.
De Fiore throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr thumps De Fiore with a low kick.
De Fiore misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
De Fiore throws a hook but Waterfall Jr avoids it easily.
De Fiore tests Waterfall Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fiore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
De Fiore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Fiore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Fiore misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
It seemed like Waterfall Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Fiore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr blocks a jab.
Waterfall Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Waterfall Jr tenderised De Fiore's leg. De Fiore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waterfall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fiore moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from De Fiore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Fiore.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but De Fiore avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waterfall Jr.
Nice shot lands for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Fiore throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by De Fiore.
A big right from Waterfall Jr misses.
De Fiore looks for the body kick but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
De Fiore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Waterfall Jr defending well as De Fiore loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Fiore. #T2#
De Fiore misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Waterfall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Fiore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Fiore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fiore misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Waterfall Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Fiore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Fiore throws a leg kick
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - De Fiore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from De Fiore misses.
De Fiore misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fiore throws a shot from downtown. Waterfall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr punishes De Fiore's body with a nice straight punch.
De Fiore throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Fiore's head backwards.
De Fiore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
De Fiore swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
De Fiore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
De Fiore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Waterfall Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Fiore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Fiore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
That kick from Waterfall Jr tenderised De Fiore's leg. De Fiore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot
and De Fiore counters with a stiff right hand.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
De Fiore lands with a hook. Waterfall Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Fiore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Fiore misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Fiore misses with a hook
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Waterfall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Fiore throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Fiore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The fighters circling - De Fiore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr dips to his left and cracks De Fiore with an uppercut!
De Fiore throws a leg kick
and Waterfall Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Fiore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fiore looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a body kick but De Fiore moved away.
De Fiore connects with an inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr lands a right hook to the body.
De Fiore throws a leg kick
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
De Fiore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Fiore throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Fiore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waterfall Jr can pounce on him.
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
De Fiore takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Fiore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Fiore throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fiore misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr misses with a left hand
and De Fiore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook. De Fiore ducked under it nicely.
De Fiore moves forwards but Waterfall Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from De Fiore misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Waterfall Jr checks a leg kick.
De Fiore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr staying out of range there.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Waterfall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waterfall Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Fiore's head.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterfall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Fiore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waterfall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Fiore momentarily.
De Fiore throws a lazy uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fiore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waterfall Jr checks a low kick from De Fiore.
A telegraphed right hand from De Fiore misses the target.
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Fiore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to De Fiore's midsection.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.#T2#
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Fiore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waterfall Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Fiore scrambles back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fiore was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
De Fiore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
De Fiore blocks a low kick nicely.
Waterfall Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Fiore on the side of the head.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Fiore throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but De Fiore ducks down to avoid it.
De Fiore misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Waterfall Jr.
Good leg kick by Waterfall Jr. #T3#
De Fiore throws a low kick but Waterfall Jr avoids it.
Waterfall Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by De Fiore.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick that knocks De Fiore off balance momentarily.
De Fiore swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waterfall Jr throws out a powerful jab.
De Fiore checks the leg kick.
De Fiore throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
De Fiore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waterfall Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at De Fiore's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
De Fiore misses with a hook
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waterfall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Fiore scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waterfall Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
De Fiore tries to work over Waterfall Jr's front leg with a kick but Waterfall Jr checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Waterfall Jr there.
A slow jab from De Fiore misses its intended target.
Waterfall Jr thumps De Fiore with a low kick.
De Fiore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
A low kick from De Fiore misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Fiore throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Fiore throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Fiore thinking.
De Fiore looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
De Fiore misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
De Fiore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Fiores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Fiore moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick that knocks De Fiore off balance momentarily.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by De Fiore.
De Fiore throws an off balance right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Fiore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Waterfall Jr is able to avoid easily.
Waterfall Jr tests De Fiore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waterfall Jr misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Fiore.
Waterfall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from De Fiore.
Waterfall Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Waterfall Jr feints and then cracks De Fiore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fiore down.
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Attilio De Fiore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
De Fiore throws a leg kick
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body kick.
De Fiore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
De Fiore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waterfall Jr can pounce on him.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fiore connects with a right hand. Waterfall Jr shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Waterfall Jr checks a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice right hand.
De Fiore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr works De Fiore's body with a nice hook.
De Fiore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from De Fiore.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr blocks a jab.
Waterfall Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but De Fiore is wise to it.#T2#
Good shot there by De Fiore.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr lands an overhand right.
De Fiore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
De Fiore swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from De Fiore is predictable there
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Fiore on the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends De Fiore's belly button to the back.
Waterfall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Waterfall Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Free Waterfall Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a straight left.
Waterfall Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but De Fiore steps away.
Waterfall Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick that misses.
De Fiore swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from Waterfall Jr tenderised De Fiore's leg. De Fiore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waterfall Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Fiore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from De Fiore.
De Fiore scores with a hook to the body. Waterfall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Fiore misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
De Fiore throws a lazy uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr lunges at De Fiore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Fiore's hand.
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!
Waterfall Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Waterfall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Fiore's sensitive parts.
Waterfall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waterfall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fiore misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Waterfall Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore throws a lazy uppercut
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
De Fiore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waterfall Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Fiore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore tries to move into range but Waterfall Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Fiore moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with the punch.
Waterfall Jr lands a really nice looking cross but De Fiore seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Waterfall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waterfall Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Waterfall Jr!
Free Waterfall Jr 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 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbosa misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Waterfall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr wants to clinch.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Waterfall Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Waterfall Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Waterfall Jr jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Waterfall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Waterfall Jr.
Barbosa throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Waterfall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa with a hook.
Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Waterfall Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. #T2#
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waterfall Jr, as that shot connected.
Waterfall Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Waterfall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterfall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Waterfall Jr has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Waterfall Jr jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waterfall Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Waterfall Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Barbosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waterfall Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waterfall Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Waterfall Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waterfall Jr defends well.
Waterfall Jr wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Free Waterfall Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
Waterfall Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waterfall Jr digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waterfall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
Waterfall Jr lands with a left to the head.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#T1#
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waterfall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Waterfall Jr drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waterfall Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range. #CL2#
Waterfall Jr forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Waterfall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waterfall Jr.
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook.
Waterfall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waterfall Jr.
#T3#
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waterfall Jr is looking to clinch.
Waterfall Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Waterfall Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Waterfall Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Waterfall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa backing away here, and Waterfall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Waterfall Jr is looking to clinch.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.#T4#
Waterfall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa moves out of range as Waterfall Jr strikes.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waterfall Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Waterfall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #CL2#
Waterfall Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waterfall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waterfall Jr scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Waterfall Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Waterfall Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses.
A low kick lands for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Waterfall Jr tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr clinches.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Waterfall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Waterfall Jr is controlling the position. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
Waterfall Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr clinches.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr. #BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Free Waterfall Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Waterfall Jr wants to clinch.
Barbosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Waterfall Jr is rocked!
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waterfall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice strike.
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waterfall Jr momentarily.
Waterfall Jr connects with a looping right hand.
#T4##CL2#
Waterfall Jr moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Waterfall Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waterfall Jr tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Barbosa.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Waterfall Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Free Waterfall Jr.
Well Waterfall Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Waterfall Jr!
Free Waterfall Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 110
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown tries a low kick but Waterfall Jr avoids it.
Waterfall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waterfall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
A head kick by Waterfall Jr misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr lands with an overhand left.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waterfall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waterfall Jr doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr with a nice cross.
Brown lands with a straight right. Waterfall Jr didn't see that one coming.
Waterfall Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr moves away from the strike by Brown.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Brown misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
Waterfall Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Waterfall Jr. That one must have hurt.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Waterfall Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
A big right from Waterfall Jr misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses the jab.
Waterfall Jr moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Waterfall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Waterfall Jr.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
Waterfall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Waterfall Jr lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Waterfall Jr takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waterfall Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Waterfall Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Waterfall Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Free Waterfall Jr!
After winning the bout, Free Waterfall Jr 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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Event:
ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr misses with a head kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.#T1#
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Waterfall Jr's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie passes Waterfall Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from Waterfall Jr's half guard. Waterfall Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Waterfall Jr seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waterfall Jr is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Waterfall Jr's head.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Gracie misses.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr misses with a head kick.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Waterfall Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away.
Gracie is pressing down on Waterfall Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waterfall Jr is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Waterfall Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Free Waterfall Jr!
A victorious Free Waterfall Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 94
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Goulet is just out of range.
Goulet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goulet is looking to chop away at Waterfall Jr's legs.
Waterfall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goulet misses with a double jab.
Goulet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waterfall Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr thuds his right hand into Goulet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goulet misses with a series of wild punches.
Goulet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWaterfall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goulet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goulet throws a sloppy head kick and Waterfall Jr moves out of range easily.
Goulet wants to slow Waterfall Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Goulet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterfall Jr.#T1#
Goulet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Goulet raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot
and Goulet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Goulet both land. Nice combination.
Goulet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goulet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waterfall Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goulet avoids the head kick by Waterfall Jr.
Despite the aggression on Goulet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Goulet lands a big head kick that sends Waterfall Jr tumbling to the mat! Goulet takes a step backwards and waves Waterfall Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Waterfall Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goulet walks into a jab.
Goulet slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. Goulet saw that one coming.
Goulet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook. Goulet ducked under it nicely.
Goulet is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Goulet stalks Waterfall Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waterfall Jr's face. Waterfall Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Goulet slips a jab and a cross from Waterfall Jr.
Goulet is looking for the big counter here.
Goulet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goulet misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Goulet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goulet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goulet fails to land with a series of punches.
Goulet with a nice cross.
Waterfall Jr throws a wild body kick that Goulet sees coming a mile off.
Goulet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Goulet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waterfall Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goulet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Goulet is rocked!
Waterfall Jr cracks Goulet with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Free Waterfall Jr!
A very excited looking Free Waterfall Jr 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.
In defeat, Georges Goulet stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my Opponent. He was the better man, I hope he does incredible things.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci misses the shot to the body.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Demirci was well out of range.
Demirci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demirci throws a good cross that connects.
Demirci defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Demirci misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirci.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Demirci misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demirci.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Demirci throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waterfall Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Demirci finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Demirci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demirci has passed into half guard!
Waterfall Jr is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterfall Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waterfall Jr defends it well.
Demirci is pressing down on Waterfall Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waterfall Jr is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Waterfall Jr is not content to let Demirci control the position.#SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterfall Jr is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Demirci is looking to advance position but Waterfall Jr won't allow it. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterfall Jr is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Waterfall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demirci's sensitive parts.
Demirci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterfall Jr is fending him off so far but Demirci persists. Nope, Waterfall Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Demirci lands with a nice body punch.
Demirci takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range. #TD#
Demirci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Demirci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Demirci is trying to control. Waterfall Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Demirci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Waterfall Jr tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Waterfall Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterfall Jr.
Demirci pushes down on Waterfall Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterfall Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waterfall Jr is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Waterfall Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Demirci has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Demirci avoids the attempt from Waterfall Jr to control.
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Demirci has a good base and remains in mount.
Demirci takes Waterfall Jr's back. #SUB#
Demirci is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waterfall Jr is defending well though. Demirci let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Waterfall Jr fending off the submission attempt from Demirci. #T4##SUB#
Demirci tightening his grip on Waterfall Jr, looking for the choke.
Demirci tries to keep control of the position but Waterfall Jr is staying busy.#SUB#
Demirci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the hands but Demirci won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Waterfall Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Demirci gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.#TD#
Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterfall Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Demirci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waterfall Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demirci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Waterfall Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Demirci but great work by Waterfall Jr.
Demirci looking for a sweep but Waterfall Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Demirci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demirci tries to hold on but Waterfall Jr pushes him away.
Demirci is looking to improve his position but Waterfall Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Demirci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Demirci is in no mood to give up.
Demirci is looking to improve his position but Waterfall Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall Jr throws some wild stikes that Demirci manages to avoid easily.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Demirci tries to hold on but Waterfall Jr postures up.
Demirci is working to get back to half guard.
Demirci 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.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demirci defends it well.
Waterfall Jr is trying to control. Demirci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterfall Jr pulls his head out easily.
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Waterfall Jr is working away from the top position though.
Waterfall Jr wants to pass to mount but Demirci is defending the position.
Demirci wants to improve his position but Waterfall Jr is controlling well.
Waterfall Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterfall Jr pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Waterfall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demirci is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci is staying active underneath Waterfall Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Waterfall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demirci 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
An out of breath Omer Demirci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waterfall Jr on the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Hurst shoots in and bounces Waterfall Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr 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.
Waterfall Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hurst puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Hurst scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Waterfall Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurst.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurst is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waterfall Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hurst seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hurst is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hurst trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Waterfall Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hurst has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hurst knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hurst for a finish. #SUB2#
Hurst defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Waterfall Jr's arms. #T4##SUB2#
Hurst preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Hurst tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hurst tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hurst connects with a looping right hand.
Hurst cracks Waterfall Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Waterfall Jr does it's job there.
Hurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waterfall Jr tries to avoid it but Hurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waterfall Jr to the ground. Waterfall Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurst appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurst throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waterfall Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Hurst manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waterfall Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Waterfall Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Hurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurst working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.#T1##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working for a triangle but Hurst defends it easily.
Waterfall Jr looking to control.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hurst is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Waterfall Jr.
Hurst wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.
Waterfall Jr trying to control but Hurst flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Hurst sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Waterfall Jr taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamil Hurst!
After winning the bout, Jamil Hurst 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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Event:
ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
McDade blocks a low kick nicely.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from McDade.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waterfall Jr sizes up McDade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr lands with a straight right. McDade didn't see that one coming.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick as McDade jumps back.
McDade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr punishes McDade's body with a nice straight punch.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Waterfall Jr tries to get set, McDade tries to push him back and clinch up but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterfall Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Waterfall Jr.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade doesn't manage to clinch there - Waterfall Jr circles away.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McDade misses.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
McDade cracks Waterfall Jr with a good jab.
McDade scores with a body shot.
#T2#
McDade cracks a nice hook into Waterfall Jr's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade tries to counter by clinching up but Waterfall Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McDade slips a straight right by Waterfall Jr.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by McDade.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Waterfall Jr's head back.
McDade lands with a shot to the body.
McDade lands with a cross.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.#T3#
McDade misses with a looping right.
McDade wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waterfall Jr's hands.
McDade clobbers Waterfall Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
McDade slips a jab from Waterfall Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waterfall Jr.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick #CL#
and McDade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDade to keep the fight standing.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waterfall Jr tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
#BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends McDade's belly button to the back.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from McDade.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
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 Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waterfall Jr doesn't seem phased though.
McDade wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from McDade.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
McDade misses with a hook.
Waterfall Jr misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade ducks right into an uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.#T1#
McDade punishes Waterfall Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.#CL#
McDade closes the distance and pushes Waterfall Jr back into the cage.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by McDade.
McDade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade misses the shot to the body. #T2#
McDade slips under a jab.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr works the jab nicely.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDade is out of range and Waterfall Jr settles back down.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.#T3#
Waterfall Jr misses the body punch #CL#
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr. #BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McDade. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waterfall Jr throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
McDade misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Waterfall Jr coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from McDade.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but McDade avoids it.#T4#
Waterfall Jr looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
As Waterfall Jr tries to get set, McDade tries to push him back and clinch up but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Nice shot by McDade.#CL#
McDade moves into the clinch.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Waterfall Jr on the inside.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McDade controls the action.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but McDade avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McDade.
A short right from McDade.
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 Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Waterfall Jr with a hook.
A jab from McDade misses.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a double jab.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waterfall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade with a hook.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Nice cross by McDade.#T1#
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McDade lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
McDade throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
McDade throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Waterfall Jr.
McDade wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDade checks a leg kick.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade tries to clinch up but Waterfall Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with the punch.
McDade defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McDade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waterfall Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waterfall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
Waterfall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kevin McDade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade tries to clinch up.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
McDade scores with a jab.#T4#
McDade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade misses with a wild body shot.
McDade connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but McDade moves out of range easily.
Waterfall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDade jabs at Waterfall Jr's body.#CL#
McDade closes the distance and clinches.
Waterfall Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDade prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A short left from Waterfall Jr.
McDade blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McDade.
Well McDade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#CL#
Waterfall Jr darts in and clinches Xanthopoulos up against the cage.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr.
Xanthopoulos wants a takedown.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break free.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Xanthopoulos controls the action.
#TD#
Waterfall Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos throws a sloppy strike and Waterfall Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Xanthopoulos is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Waterfall Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Waterfall Jr!
Free Waterfall Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Waterfall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waterfall Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire slips under a jab from Waterfall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Waterfall Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Waterfall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waterfall Jr.
McGuire cracks Waterfall Jr with a good jab.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waterfall Jr throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waterfall Jr.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
Waterfall Jr jabs at McGuire's body.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Waterfall Jr catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#T3#
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waterfall Jr.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
#T4#
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!
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waterfall Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Waterfall Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#McGuire is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Waterfall Jr cracks McGuire with a hook to the temple - McGuire is on wobbly legs here! Waterfall Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McGuire falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Waterfall Jr wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Free Waterfall Jr!
Our winner, Free Waterfall Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 45
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petric.
A nice side step and Waterfall Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Petric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waterfall Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petric is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Waterfall Jr misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Petric misses the target.
Petric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petric thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Petric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waterfall Jr jabs Petric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from Petric.
Waterfall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric misses with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice hook to Petric's body. Petric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Petric misses.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. Petric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petric throws a combination. Waterfall Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Petric misses with an uppercut
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Petric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but Petric avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. Petric saw that one coming.
Petric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Petric misses with a left hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petric throws out the jab.
A big right from Waterfall Jr misses.
Petric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Petric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Waterfall Jr misses its intended target.
Petric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petric.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the side of Petric's head but Petric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marques Petric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook. Petric ducked under it nicely.
Petric is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petric.
Petric missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petric has time to react.
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!
Petric takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Petric misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Petric is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petric throws an overhand right that lands on Waterfall Jr's shoulder, as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Petric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petric feints and then cracks Waterfall Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waterfall Jr down.
Petric scores with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Waterfall Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petric wants to slow Waterfall Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Waterfall Jr checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petric misses with a body shot
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
Petric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petric misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Petric moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as Petric strikes.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petric.
Waterfall Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Petric moves out of range.
Petric digs a good hook to Waterfall Jr's body.
Petric throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petric.
Petric keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr throws out a loose jab but Petric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petric wants to slow Waterfall Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Petric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by Petric.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petric was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.#T1#
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petric manages to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petric misses with a straight right.
Petric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. Petric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petric looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Petric was well out of range.
Petric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waterfall Jr blocks a jab.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petric keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petric misses the target.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Petric dips to his left and cracks Waterfall Jr with an uppercut!
Waterfall Jr checks a leg kick. #T2#
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as Petric strikes.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab. Petric acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petric misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petric swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Petric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Petric throws out a loose jab but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petric with a nice cross.
Petric throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Petric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Petric.
Petric works the jab nicely.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Petric is predictable there
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Petric scores with a sloppy right hand. Waterfall Jr should have avoided that one.
Petric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Petric dominated that second round.
That's time! Petric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
Petric misses with a low kick as Waterfall Jr jumps back.
Petric misses with a left hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petric avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a left hand but Petric moved out of range nicely.
Waterfall Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Petric misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Petric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Petric.
Petric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Petric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petric slips a straight right by Waterfall Jr.
Petric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Petric.
Petric misses with a wild body shot.
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Waterfall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petric manages to avoid it.
Petric throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Petric throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petric throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by Petric.
A jab from Petric misses.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petric looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Petric needs to keep his hands up - Waterfall Jr had a free shot at his head there.
A clash of legs there as Waterfall Jr blocks the low kick.
Petric ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Petric takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petric with the inside leg kick.
Petric takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Petric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Petric misses
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Petric takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petric.
Waterfall Jr misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petric misses with a jab to the body
and Petric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waterfall Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petric, as that shot connected.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petric throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Petric was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petric. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Petric.
Petric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from Petric.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Free Waterfall Jr.
Well Waterfall Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Free Waterfall Jr!
A relieved looking Free Waterfall Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 38
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holton Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holton Jr misses with a hook.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr moves into range and clinches up with Holton Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waterfall Jr.
Holton Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Holton Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Waterfall Jr gets a clinch.
Waterfall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Holton Jr tries to work over Waterfall Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Holton Jr.
Nice body punch from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr misses with the head strike.
Waterfall Jr misses with some punches.
#BC#
Holton Jr breaks from the clinch.
Holton Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Holton Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holton Jr lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Holton Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Holton Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holton Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holton Jr misses with a hook
and Waterfall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Waterfall Jr clinches. #BC#
Holton Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holton Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Waterfall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waterfall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but Holton Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holton Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr digs a right hand underneath Holton Jr's ribcage. Holton Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Holton Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Waterfall Jr is leaning against Holton Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Holton Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holton Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holton Jr.
Waterfall Jr is working Holton Jr over against the cage.
Holton Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holton Jr prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Holton Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holton Jr blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A short left from Holton Jr. #BC#
Holton Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holton Jr jabs at Waterfall Jr's body.
Waterfall Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
Holton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 DeShaun Holton Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Waterfall Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Waterfall Jr fails to land.
Waterfall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holton Jr's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holton Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Holton Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holton Jr takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Holton Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waterfall Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holton Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holton Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeShaun Holton Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Waterfall Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Holton Jr misses the target.
Holton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Holton Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holton Jr misses with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holton Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Holton Jr misses with a hook
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Holton Jr throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Waterfall Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Waterfall Jr lands with a straight right. Holton Jr didn't see that one coming.
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up but Holton Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Holton Jr tries to keep at a distance but Waterfall Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holton Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Waterfall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holton Jr blocks an uppercut.
Holton Jr misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Holton Jr. #BC#
Holton Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holton Jr works the jab nicely.
Holton Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waterfall Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holton Jr is just 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 DeShaun Holton Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holton Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Holton Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Waterfall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holton Jr lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Waterfall Jr out cold! Waterfall Jr is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeShaun Holton Jr!
A victorious DeShaun Holton Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 30
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Jabbanator misses with a wild combination.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jabbanator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Waterfall Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Jabbanator avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
Waterfall Jr digs a right hand underneath Jabbanator's ribcage. Jabbanator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waterfall Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waterfall Jr cracks Jabbanator with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbanator is trying to push Waterfall Jr away but Waterfall Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waterfall Jr pushes Jabbanator back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jabbanator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jabbanator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waterfall Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbanator backwards.
Waterfall Jr tries a body shot but Jabbanator blocks it.
#T1#
Waterfall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jabbanator blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabbanator blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabbanator backwards.
Jabbanator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waterfall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabbanator's elbow.
Jabbanator prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabbanator backwards.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabbanator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabbanator looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waterfall Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waterfall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waterfall Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waterfall Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waterfall Jr cracks Jabbanator with a nice body shot.
Waterfall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jabbanator takes a shot to the head.
Waterfall Jr is leaning against Jabbanator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Jabbanator is breathing heavily.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jabbanator controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jabbanator misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Waterfall Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jabbanator, pushing him back against the cage.
Jabbanator blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Waterfall Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jabbanator uses from the top position.
Waterfall Jr has Jabbanator pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jabbanator is defending well. Waterfall Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jabbanator has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Waterfall Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Waterfall Jr!
Free Waterfall Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Oakenshield is looking to clinch but Waterfall Jr is avoiding it.
Oakenshield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waterfall Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Waterfall Jr duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Thorin Oakenshield has been cut.
Oakenshield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown but Waterfall Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oakenshield tries to clinch up.
Waterfall Jr thumps Oakenshield with a low kick.
Waterfall Jr stuffs the takedown.
Oakenshield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waterfall Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorin Oakenshield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oakenshield tries to clinch but Waterfall Jr moves away
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oakenshield is looking to clinch.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorin Oakenshield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Oakenshield gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterfall Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oakenshield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waterfall Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oakenshield presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oakenshield trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Oakenshield cracks Waterfall Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Waterfall Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Waterfall Jr regains half guard.
Waterfall Jr wants to control but Oakenshield is keeping busy.
Oakenshield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakenshield is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oakenshield 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.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Oakenshield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Waterfall Jr has hold of Oakenshield's hands but Oakenshield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oakenshield is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Waterfall Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oakenshield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Waterfall Jr trying to control but Oakenshield postures up.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Oakenshield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Waterfall Jr tries to roll over but Oakenshield keeps him under control.#T3#
Oakenshield trying to control from half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away.
Oakenshield drops an elbow to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Waterfall Jr tries to get to full guard but Oakenshield has control of the leg.
Oakenshield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Oakenshield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Oakenshield trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Waterfall Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oakenshield is stalling in the full guard.
Waterfall Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oakenshield's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Waterfall Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oakenshield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterfall Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Oakenshield's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Oakenshield is retaining full guard.
Oakenshield looking for a sweep. Not yet Oakenshield, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Free Waterfall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thorin Oakenshield's cut.
That's time! Oakenshield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Oakenshield feints and as Waterfall Jr raises his hands in defense, Oakenshield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oakenshield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oakenshield won't allow Waterfall Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for subs off his back but Oakenshield has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Oakenshield is looking for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oakenshield to get the leverage.
Oakenshield is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakenshield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oakenshield working the head and body with strikes.
Waterfall Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Oakenshield sits in half guard. #T1#
Oakenshield works his way into side control. #SUB#
Oakenshield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oakenshield landing strikes.
Oakenshield wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.
Waterfall Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Waterfall Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Waterfall Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Waterfall Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oakenshield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Waterfall Jr trying to hold on to Oakenshield's head to control him but Oakenshield postures up.
#SUB#
Oakenshield is looking for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oakenshield to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Waterfall Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Oakenshield advancing to mount.
Oakenshield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?#T3#
Waterfall Jr wants to control but Oakenshield is keeping busy.
Oakenshield wants to pass the guard but Waterfall Jr is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oakenshield wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.
Waterfall Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterfall Jr.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for a guillotine here but Oakenshield defends easily.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oakenshield is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oakenshield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oakenshield is in close to Waterfall Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oakenshield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Waterfall Jr is trying to keep Oakenshield in close.
Oakenshield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Waterfall Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oakenshield cracks Waterfall Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Waterfall Jr is looking for a sweep.
Oakenshield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorin Oakenshield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorin Oakenshield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oakenshield goes for a double leg but Waterfall Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waterfall Jr continues to drive forward.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but Oakenshield avoids it with no problem.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr manages to break the clinch.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.
Oakenshield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but Oakenshield avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oakenshield at a distance.
Waterfall Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oakenshield.
A little jabbing left from Waterfall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Waterfall Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Waterfall Jr tries to buck Oakenshield off but Oakenshield is having none of it.
A control attempt from Waterfall Jr but he's now mounted!
Waterfall Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Waterfall Jr tries to hold on but Oakenshield pushes him away.
Waterfall Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakenshield lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Waterfall Jr hang on?
Oakenshield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oakenshield lands a big elbow.
Oakenshield working Waterfall Jr over with strikes here.
Oakenshield avoids the attempt from Waterfall Jr to control.
Waterfall Jr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Oakenshield's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorin Oakenshield!
Our winner, Thorin Oakenshield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Cabrera clobbers Waterfall Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Waterfall Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera slips a jab from Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Waterfall Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
Cabrera with a jab.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Waterfall Jr as he connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waterfall Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waterfall Jr takes one to the chin there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waterfall Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Waterfall Jr's belly button to the back.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Cabrera lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Waterfall Jr pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Waterfall Jr blocking some punches.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Waterfall Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Cabrera takes a shot to the head.
Cabrera tries to break the clinch but Waterfall Jr is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr pushes Cabrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Cabrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Waterfall Jr drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Waterfall Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waterfall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cabrera - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
#CL#
Waterfall Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waterfall Jr. #TD#
Waterfall Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Waterfall Jr controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Waterfall Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waterfall Jr tries to get out of the position.
Cabrera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Waterfall Jr is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Waterfall Jr working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
#SUB#
Waterfall Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabrera controlling from the top position.
Cabrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Cabrera.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Waterfall Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera jabs Waterfall Jr right on the nose. Waterfall Jr blinks but takes it well.
Cabrera stalks Waterfall Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waterfall Jr's face. Waterfall Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Cabrera tests Waterfall Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waterfall Jr on the side of the head.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Waterfall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Waterfall Jr staying out of range there.
As Cabrera tries to get set, Waterfall Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabrera manages to avoid the attempt.
Waterfall Jr moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.#T1#
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waterfall Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Waterfall Jr 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.#T2#
Nice jab there from Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Waterfall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it.
Cabrera thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Waterfall Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Free Waterfall Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Waterfall Jr forces Cabrera back against the cage and clinches.
Waterfall Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabrera or not. #T3#
Waterfall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Waterfall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Waterfall Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Waterfall Jr finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabrera takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Waterfall Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabrera walks away with a smile on his face. Waterfall Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waterfall Jr wants to clinch.#T4#
Waterfall Jr moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it. #CL#
Waterfall Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Waterfall Jr jumps guard.
#SUB#
Waterfall Jr has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Waterfall Jr's guard.
Waterfall Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabrera's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Waterfall Jr has the hooks in. Cabrera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Waterfall Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Cabrera is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Waterfall Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Waterfall Jr rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Waterfall Jr clinches up with Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Cabrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Waterfall Jr avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera presses Waterfall Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera gets through Waterfall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cabrera.
Waterfall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.
Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr gets through Cabrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Waterfall Jr backs up against the cage.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.#T3#
Cabrera lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waterfall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waterfall Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Waterfall Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waterfall Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Waterfall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterfall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waterfall Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Waterfall Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabrera 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice hook to Rodolfo's body. Rodolfo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodolfo ducks right into an uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
Rodolfo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waterfall Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Rodolfo clinches up with Waterfall Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Waterfall Jr stands there with Rodolfo around his waist. Rodolfo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Rodolfo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waterfall Jr cracks a nice hook into Rodolfo's ribs.#CL#
Rodolfo closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodolfo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waterfall Jr smiles and moves away.
Waterfall Jr tests Rodolfo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Waterfall Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waterfall Jr cracks Rodolfo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr scores with the left hand. Rodolfo knows he should have avoided that one.
Waterfall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodolfo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Waterfall Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodolfo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rodolfo wants to clinch
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice combination. Rodolfo backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Rodolfo darts in and clinches Waterfall Jr up against the cage.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waterfall Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hahn Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waterfall Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodolfo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodolfo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waterfall Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Rodolfo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waterfall Jr throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Rodolfo takes one to the chin there.
Rodolfo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodolfo.
Rodolfo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Waterfall Jr tests Rodolfo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodolfo tries to clinch but Waterfall Jr moves away
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Waterfall Jr as he connects with a hook.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends Rodolfo's belly button to the back.
Rodolfo wants to clinch up but Waterfall Jr keeps it at a distance.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a right hand but Rodolfo moved out of range.#T3#
A big left from Waterfall Jr misses.
Rodolfo tries to bum rush Waterfall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rodolfo is looking for a counter combo.
Waterfall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodolfo momentarily.
Waterfall Jr scores with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waterfall Jr dips to his left and cracks Rodolfo with an uppercut!
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice strike.
Waterfall Jr connects with the punch.
Rodolfo tries to clinch but Waterfall Jr is having none of it.
Rodolfo is looking to clinch but Waterfall Jr is avoiding it.
Waterfall Jr thuds his right hand into Rodolfo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Waterfall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodolfo tries to clinch up but Waterfall Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
Rodolfo closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr sizes up Rodolfo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodolfo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodolfo misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodolfo in his tracks.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodolfo tries to clinch
and Waterfall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waterfall Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Waterfall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodolfos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Waterfall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waterfall Jr scores with the left hand. Rodolfo knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Rodolfo.
Waterfall Jr with a nice cross.
Rodolfo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Rodolfo drives through and clinches with Waterfall Jr against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Waterfall Jr won't allow it.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Waterfall Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodolfo drops back down to his feet.
Rodolfo 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.
Rodolfo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waterfall Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Rodolfo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hahn Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Rodolfo tries to clinch up but Waterfall Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Rodolfo looks to clinch
and Waterfall Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Waterfall Jr jabs Rodolfo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waterfall Jr lands with a hook. Rodolfo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodolfo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice strike.
Rodolfo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodolfo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Waterfall Jr jabs Rodolfo right on the nose. Rodolfo blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Waterfall Jr as he connects with a hook.
Rodolfo walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
Rodolfo tries to clinch there but Waterfall Jr circles away.
A nice side step and Waterfall Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Waterfall Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodolfo's hands.#T2#
Waterfall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waterfall Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodolfo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Rodolfo closes the distance and pushes Waterfall Jr back into the cage.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Waterfall Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodolfo drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rodolfo jumps into guard, dragging Waterfall Jr to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterfall Jr trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodolfo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waterfall Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Rodolfo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Waterfall Jr escapes and throws Rodolfo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Rodolfo tries to buck Waterfall Jr off but Waterfall Jr is having none of it.
Rodolfo wants to control but Waterfall Jr postures up.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rodolfo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodolfo is not content to let Waterfall Jr control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodolfo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Waterfall Jr's best efforts.
Rodolfo moves into full guard.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Waterfall Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waterfall Jr defends well.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Waterfall Jr from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Free Waterfall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Waterfall Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Waterfall Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Rodolfo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waterfall Jr scores with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodolfo has time to react.
Rodolfo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Rodolfo takes one to the side of the head.
Hahn Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rodolfo doesn't manage to clinch there - Waterfall Jr circles away.
Waterfall Jr sizes up Rodolfo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waterfall Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodolfo throws a big counter combination but Waterfall Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Waterfall Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodolfo closes the distance but Waterfall Jr moves to the side
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Waterfall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Waterfall Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Waterfall Jr tries to keep at a distance but Rodolfo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waterfall Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Waterfall Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Waterfall Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodolfo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Waterfall Jr jabs at Rodolfo's body.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends Rodolfo's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Waterfall Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodolfo doesn't seem phased though.
Rodolfo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr cracks Rodolfo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Waterfall Jr finds it's way through Rodolfo's defenses.
Waterfall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waterfall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Free Waterfall Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Waterfall Jr works Rodolfo's body with a nice hook.
Waterfall Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Rodolfo's head back.
Waterfall Jr scores with the left hand. Rodolfo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodolfo tries to clinch but Waterfall Jr moves away
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Rodolfo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Waterfall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodolfo at a distance.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodolfo. Rodolfo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waterfall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hahn Rodolfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waterfall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waterfall Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodolfo off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.#T4#
Waterfall Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Waterfall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Rodolfo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waterfall Jr scores with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Waterfall Jr connects with the punch.
Rodolfo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
Rodolfo moves forwards but Waterfall Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodolfo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Waterfall Jr lands with a cross.
Rodolfo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Waterfall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waterfall Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Waterfall Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Free Waterfall Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Two leaves Eight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Two closes the distance and pushes Eight back into the cage.#BC2#
Eight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Eight.
Two swats away the attempt to clinch by Eight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two lands a nice shot that snaps Eight's head back.
Eight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Two is fending him off so far but Eight persists. Nope, Two circles away and we're back to standing.
Two is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Two clinches. #T1#
Two lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Two lands a shoulder strike.
Two stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Two working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Two.
Eight tries to circle away but Two has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Two.
Nice body punch from Two - that landed with a thud.
Two working aggressively here.
Eight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Test Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Eight.
Eight wants a takedown but no success here.
Two keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eight's efforts to push away.#T2#
Two doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eight fails to pull guard.
Two lands with a short shot to the head.
Eight prevents a body shot from Two.
Two avoiding damage.
Two scores with a shot to the side of Eight's head.
Two struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Two stalls.
Two blocks an elbow strike from Eight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eight throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Two.
Two misses with a body punch.
Two stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Two.
Two lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eight tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
Eight looks winded!
Two lands a hook that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight letting Two take a breather here.
A short right from Two.
Still in the clinch, Two scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Two - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Two lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Two can't find room to land a body shot as Eight controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Two will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eight up against the cage.
Two prevents a body shot from Eight.
Eight being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Test Two.
Eight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Two scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Two lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Two has Eight up against the cage in a clinch.
Eight can't get the takedown.
Eight working hard to break the clinch.
Two working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Two is pushing Eight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Test Eight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two throws a hook but Eight avoids it easily.
Eight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Two.
Two tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Two is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Eight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Two stops a takedown attempt from Eight.
Test Two has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Two takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Two scores with a nice short uppercut.
Two leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eight.
A combination from Eight does no damage.
Eight closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Eight pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Test Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Eight.
Eight is breathing heavily.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Two misses with a low kick.
Eight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Two.
Eight wants to clinch.
Eight has a takedown stuffed.
Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Two missing with a left hand there. Eight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eight feints a counter leg kick.
Two connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Eight slips a straight right by Two.
Eight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Test Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Two lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Two has Eight up against the cage in a clinch.
Two lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eight can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Two seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Eight wants to get back to striking at distance but Two won't allow it.
Two lands a left hand.
#T4#
Two just leaning against Eight, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Two.
Two lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eight letting Two take a breather here.
Two stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two throws a low kick but Eight moves out of range easily. #CL#
Eight gets tackled into the cage by Two. Two maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Two's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two presses Eight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Two lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Two connects with a body shot that sends Eight's belly button to the back.
Two lunges at Eight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eight's hand.
Eight slips a jab from Two.
Eight wants to counter the offense by Two and move into the clinch position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Two.
Test Two is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Eight with that takedown attempt.
Two stuns Eight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two scores with the left hand. Eight knows he should have avoided that one.
Eight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eight is looking to clinch but Two is avoiding it.
Two swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Eight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Eight does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Eight.
Some bone on bone action there as Eight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Eight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Two but Two pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two misses with a body punch
and Eight counters with a three punch combo that has Two backing up. Two nods at Eight to acknowledge the strikes.
Eight walks into a stiff left hand from Two.
An inside leg kick lands from Two. #CL#
Two clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Two.
#T2#
Eight letting Two take a breather here.
Two stalling.
Two stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Two.
Two misses with a body punch.
Two leaning his opponent against the cage.
Two keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eight's efforts to push away.
Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Two is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Test Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Eight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Two lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eight or not.
Two lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Two just leaning against Eight, taking a breather.
Two content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Test Two.#CL#
Two pushes Eight up against the cage in a clinch.
Two slowing the pace effectively.
Two makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Two stalling.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Two prevents it.
Test Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Eight.
A right handed body shot lands from Two.
Two digs a right hand underneath Eight's ribcage. Eight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Two stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Two scores with a shot to the side of Eight's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Two has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two! |
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