Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Inventius's leg but Inventius calmly moves out of range.
Pinarus Inventius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inventius lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Inventius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Inventius thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inventius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inventius scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Inventius's head but Inventius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inventius.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Inventius avoids it well.
Inventius lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
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!
Inventius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Inventius connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses the jab.#T1#
Inventius misses with a double jab.
Inventius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Inventius scores with a head kick. Magomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Inventius slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Inventius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
A swing and a miss from Inventius.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Inventius moved out of range.
Inventius with a nice cross.
Inventius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magomedov stuns Inventius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Inventius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pinarus Inventius has been cut.#T2#
Inventius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Inventius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Inventius moves out of range of the strikes.
Inventius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Good exchange - Inventius coming out on top.#CL2#
Inventius drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inventius backwards.
Inventius lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Inventius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius. #T3#
Inventius scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Inventius misses with a knee to the head.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inventius lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inventius.
Inventius looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Inventius lands a right hand.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inventius.
Inventius crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Inventius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inventius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
Inventius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Inventius gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Inventius lands a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Inventius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inventius.
Decent striking displayed by Inventius there.
Inventius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inventius misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inventiuss head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius's cut.
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#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Inventius has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Inventius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius.
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Inventius tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inventius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Inventius misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inventius.
Inventius lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to break free but Inventius pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Inventius misses with the head strike.
Inventius lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inventius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inventius walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Inventius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Inventius misses
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Inventius gets a clinch.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike.
Inventius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Inventius lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Inventius keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Inventius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inventius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Inventius misses with a body punch.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inventius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inventius backwards.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Inventius has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inventius. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Pinarus Inventius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Inventius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inventius scores a nice knee to the body.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shara Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinarus Inventius.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inventius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inventius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Inventius.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Inventius lands a nice knee to the body.
Inventius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov. #BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Pinarus Inventius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Inventius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inventius.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Inventius avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Inventius.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inventius scores with a head kick.
Inventius looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inventius moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Inventius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius's cut.
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#
Inventius slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inventius. That did some damage!
Inventius looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inventius.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Inventius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inventius. #CL2#
Inventius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inventius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Inventius controls the action.
Inventius has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inventius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Inventius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inventius has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Inventius is blocking nicely.
Inventius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike.
Inventius landing knees to the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Inventius is controlling him.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inventius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Inventius.
Pinarus Inventius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Inventius pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Inventius gets an underhook and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inventius connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Shara Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Inventius has the dominant position.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Inventius takes a shot to the head.
Inventius connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand. #T4#
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Inventius has double underhooks.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov wants to break free but Inventius has control.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov working hard to break the clinch.
Inventius blocks an uppercut.
Shara Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinarus Inventius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inventius 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinarus Inventius!
An out of breath Pinarus Inventius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Inventius connects with a solid leg kick.
Marin throws a poor cross that misses
and Inventius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Marin misses.
Inventius wants to counter with a clinch but Marin pushes him away.#CL#
Marin clinches with his opponent.
Inventius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Marin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inventius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inventius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marin blocks it with crossed arms.
Marin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marin swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Marin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin throws a body shot but no joy.
Inventius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Pinarus Inventius has been cut.
Marin scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##CL#
Marin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Marin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Marin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marin misses with a right hand
and Inventius counters with a two punch combo.
Marin throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Inventius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Inventius.
Inventius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marins head.
Inventius gets through Marin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Marin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inventius scores with a shot to the side of Marin's head.
Marin working aggressively here.
Marin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inventius wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Marin lands a left hand.
Inventius is working Marin over against the cage.
Inventius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marin takes a shot to the head.
Inventius tries to work over Marin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marin misses with a punch on the inside.
Marin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inventius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Marin.
Marin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inventius blocking some punches.
Inventius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius working aggressively here.
Marin has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
A short right from Inventius.
Inventius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Inventius.
Inventius scores with a knee to the head.
Inventius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Marin takes a shot to the head.
Inventius misses with a punch to the body.
Marin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius misses with a knee to the head.
Inventius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inventius looking to throw knees to the head but Marin is blocking nicely.
Marin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inventius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marin.
Marin misses with some punches.
Marin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Inventius tries a body shot but Marin blocks it.
Marin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marin digs a right hand into Inventius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inventius's gas tank.
Inventius tries to pull guard but Marin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mighty Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinarus Inventius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marin.
Inventius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marin blocks a body shot from Inventius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Marin. #TD2#
Inventius jumps guard and drags Marin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Inventius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marin is one step ahead there.
Marin tries to free his leg and advance position but Inventius is retaining 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 Mighty Marin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius's cut.
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#
Marin clinches with his opponent.
Inventius has a couple of punches blocked by Marin.
A shot in the inside from Inventius. #TD2#
Inventius pulls Marin into guard.
Marin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Marin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marin wants to pass the guard but Inventius is keeping the position.
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Marin from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Inventius has his foot on Marin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marin works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marin misses with a hook
and Inventius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inventius gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Marin clinches up against the cage.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
Inventius tries to work over Marin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inventius.
Inventius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marin avoids it.
Marin pushes Inventius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inventius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marin walks away with a smile on his face. Inventius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mighty Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinarus Inventius.
Marin keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL#
Marin clinches up with Inventius and pushes him back against the cage.
Marin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inventius backwards.
Inventius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marin working aggressively here.
Marin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
Inventius has Marin pushed against the cage.
Inventius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marin walks away with a smile on his face. Inventius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Inventius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inventius misses with a punch on the inside.
Inventius has a couple of punches blocked by Marin.
Inventius lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Marin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inventius. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius lands an uppercut.
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!
Marin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Inventius jumps guard and drags Marin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Inventius working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marin has passed into half guard!
Marin passes to side control.
Inventius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Mighty Marin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Marin throws a low kick, looking for Inventius's leg but Inventius calmly moves out of range.
Marin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inventius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inventius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marin. That did some damage!
Inventius misses with an uppercut.
Marin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marin throws a series of punches but Inventius moves out of range.
Marin 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.
Marin lands with a nice combination. Inventius backs away looking to recover.
Marin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Marin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Inventius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Marin fails to land.
Inventius has a couple of punches blocked by Marin.
Marin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marin swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mighty Marin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marin misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius blocks an uppercut.
Inventius tries to pull guard but Marin won't allow it.
Inventius crunches a lovely knee into Marin's ribcage.
Marin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inventiuss head.
A head punch on the inside from Inventius fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Inventius.
Marin is working Inventius over against the cage.
Inventius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marin.
Marin tries to throw a body punch but Inventius avoids it by throwing Marin back against the cage.
Inventius tries to land a knee to the head but Marin blocks with his arms.
Marin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marin misses with some punches.
Pinarus Inventius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Marin.
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!
Marin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inventius backwards.
Marin has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
Inventius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inventius.
Marin lands a shoulder strike.
Inventius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
Mighty Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinarus Inventius.
Marin lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marin fails to land.
Inventius misses with some punches.
Marin tries to throw a body punch but Inventius avoids it by throwing Marin back against the cage.
Marin prevents a body shot from Inventius.
Marin misses with the head strike.
Inventius tries to pull guard but Marin holds him up against the cage and eventually Inventius drops back down to his feet.
Marin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marin.
Marin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Marin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Marin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inventius's head backwards.#CL#
Marin pushes Inventius up against the cage in a clinch.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inventius tries a knee to the head but Marin blocks it.
Marin stops a takedown attempt from Inventius.
Marin has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
Marin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Marin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marin misses with a leg kick
and Inventius counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Marin rushes Inventius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Inventius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marin is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Marin.
Marin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inventius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marin smiles and moves away. #T4##CL#
Inventius tries to keep at a distance but Marin has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inventius takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Marin on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inventius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marin.
Inventius tries to pull guard but Marin holds him up against the cage and eventually Inventius drops back down to his feet.
Marin misses with a punch on the inside.
Marin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inventius can do to turn this around?
Marin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Marin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mighty Marin!
A very excited looking Mighty Marin 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.

Event: ENIGMA 225
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Nguana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Inventius misses.
A big right from Nguana misses.
Inventius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Inventius scores with a punch to the head.
Inventius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inventius throws out a counter right but Nguana avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Nguana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nguana misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nguana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inventius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nguana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Inventius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nguana controlling the position from side mount.
Inventius is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nguana in side control lands a decent elbow.
Inventius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nguana trying to control the position but Inventius is working away.
Nguana working the ground and pound.
Inventius is letting Nguana control him for a moment.
Nguana scores with punches from side control.
Nguana lands a decent elbow from side control.
Inventius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nguana connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Nguana is working Inventius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Inventius manages to get back to half guard.
Nguana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nguana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inventius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguana is looking to advance position but Inventius won't allow it.
Nguana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inventius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Nguana seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nguana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Nguana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inventius is just riding it out for now. Nguana eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Nguana trying to mount his opponent but Inventius defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brunta Nguana 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##TD#
Nguana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nguana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nguana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inventius keeps working.
Nguana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nguana gets to mount! Inventius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana landing strikes from the mount and Inventius is in trouble!
Nguana landing strikes from the mount and Inventius is in trouble!
Inventius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nguana trying to control but Inventius is having none of it.
Nguana lands a big elbow.
Nguana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Nguana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Inventius has worked his arm free - good work by Inventius!
Nguana just content to control the position. #T2#
Nguana trying to control the action but Inventius is working from the bottom.
Nguana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Inventius tries to buck Nguana off but Nguana is having none of it.
Nguana laying and praying for a moment but Inventius takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nguana looks to land a strike but Inventius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Nguana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Nguana from controlling successfully.
Nguana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nguana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunta Nguana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nguana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inventius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguana is really struggling to control Inventius but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nguana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inventius is not content to let Nguana control the position.
Nguana looks up at the clock and then as Inventius takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nguana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguana looking to control but instead Inventius has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brunta Nguana 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#
Inventius slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inventius tries to counter with a clinch but Nguana shakes him off and moves away.
Nguana tries for a takedown but Inventius circles away easily
and Inventius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Inventius. That snapped Nguana's head back.
Nguana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Inventius to counter with a crisp jab.
Nguana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Inventius to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nguana misses its intended target.
Inventius connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Nguana drives through with a takedown into Inventius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inventius tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Inventius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinarus Inventius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nguana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Inventius looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Inventius looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Inventius! #REVB#
Inventius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nguana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nguana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inventius can do to turn this around?
Nguana is looking for a sweep. Inventius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nguana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inventius pulls his head out easily.
Brunta Nguana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Inventius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguana has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Inventius is thwarting Nguana's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Inventius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nguana is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nguana is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Inventius seems to be looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inventius is looking to chop away at Nguana's legs. #TD#
Nguana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Inventius's guard.#SUB2#
Inventius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Inventius is tightening it up a little... Nguana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nguana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nguana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Inventius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pinarus Inventius!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinarus Inventius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 219
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Santos stuns Inventius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Santos misses.
As Santos backs away, Inventius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Inventius's guard.
Inventius seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Inventius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.#REVR#
Inventius controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is pulling down on Inventius's head. It's preventing any offense from Inventius, at least for the moment.
Santos is trying to keep Inventius in close. #T1#
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Inventius controls the pace.
Inventius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Inventius is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Inventius seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos postures up in Inventius's guard and throws a big left but Inventius blocks it.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inventius is keeping the position for now.
Inventius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inventius is controlling Santos's posture.
Santos wants to control from the top but Inventius keeps moving.
Santos connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Inventius is retaining full guard.
Santos passes Inventius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Inventius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inventius.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inventius keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Inventius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inventius wants to sweep but no luck.
Inventius being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos is fighting to break Inventius's control of his arms but Inventius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Inventius is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos connects with a body shot.
Pinarus Inventius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inventius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Inventius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab. #CL2#
Santos forces Inventius back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Inventius fails to land.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Inventius smiles and moves away.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Inventius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Inventius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Inventius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inventius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
It looked like Inventius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Santos.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Inventius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Inventius digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inventius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inventius lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Santos is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Inventius.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inventius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inventius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inventius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Inventius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inventius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Santos working aggressively here.
Inventius lands a nice uppercut.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Pinarus Inventius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos tries to pull guard but Inventius holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Inventius.
Inventius struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Inventius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inventius gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Inventius.
Inventius can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Inventius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Nice body punch from Inventius - that landed with a thud.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Inventius avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inventius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Inventius.
Good body shot from Inventius.
Inventius misses with a body punch.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inventius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inventius lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Inventius controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries to work over Inventius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Inventius presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inventius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short right from Inventius.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inventius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Inventius.
Inventius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inventius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Inventius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Inventius digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Inventius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Inventius scores with a counter punch that sends Santos to the canvas! Inventius smells blood - he's punishing Santos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Santos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinarus Inventius!
An out of breath Pinarus Inventius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nguana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Inventius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nguana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguana trying to control the position but Inventius is working away.
Inventius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nguana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nguana in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Inventius regains half guard.
Inventius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nguana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana wants to take a breather but Inventius is having none of it.
Nguana working the head and body with strikes.
Inventius wants to improve his position but Nguana is controlling well. #SUB2#
Nguana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Nguana seems content to control.
Nguana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Inventius is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Inventius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily.
Nguana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Inventius wants to improve his position but Nguana is controlling well.
Nguana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Inventius wants to get back to full guard.
Nguana lands with a punch from half guard.
Nguana lands strikes from half guard.
Inventius is not content to let Nguana control the position.#SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Inventius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nguana is controlling the pace.
Inventius manages to get to full guard.
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Nguana from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguana cracks Inventius with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brunta Nguana dominated that round.
That's time! Inventius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Nguana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nguana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nguana throwing strikes but missing.
Nguana advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nguana in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inventius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inventius has hold of Nguana's hands but Nguana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nguana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Inventius actively working from the bottom here.
Nguana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nguana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Inventius is looking to escape.
Nguana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nguana lands a nice shot to the head.
Nguana controlling from the full mount.
Inventius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Inventius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nguana is nestled in close to Inventius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Inventius is looking for a sweep. Nguana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nguana lands strikes from half guard.
Nguana is pressing down on Inventius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Inventius is holding on for now.
Nguana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nguana is trying to control. Inventius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nguana working over Inventius with some ground and pound. Inventius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Inventius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nguana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inventius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nguana scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Nguana is looking for a kimura but Inventius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguana to get the leverage.
Nguana slips a nice elbow through Inventius's hands, connecting with Inventius's forehead.
Nguana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Inventius tries to get to full guard but Nguana has control of the leg. #T4#
Nguana stalling. #SUB2#
Nguana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inventius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nguana.
Nguana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brunta Nguana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nguana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inventius moves away.
Inventius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nguana.#CL#
Inventius moves into the clinch.
Nguana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inventius has a couple of punches blocked by Nguana.
A left hand lands to the body for Inventius.
Nguana is trying to drag Inventius to the mat but Inventius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nguana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Inventius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguana wants to get back to striking at distance but Inventius won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
Inventius tries to work over Nguana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius working aggressively here. #T1#
Inventius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inventius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius tries a body shot but Nguana blocks it.
Inventius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inventius scores with a shoulder strike.
Inventius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguana's elbow.
Nguana trying to stall but Inventius improves his position.
Nguana fails to pull guard.
Nguana is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguana has his back to the cage.
Nguana blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inventius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Inventius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nguana is trying to pull guard but Inventius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nguana takes a shot to the head.
Pinarus Inventius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nguana is trying to break free.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Inventius.
A head punch on the inside from Inventius fails to land.
Inventius misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguana is trying to pull guard but Inventius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inventius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nguana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguana wants to take the fight to the mat but Inventius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nguana goes for a takedown attempt but Inventius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Inventius pushes Nguana up against the cage in a clinch.
Nguana takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inventius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inventius lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Inventius pulls Nguana into guard.
Brunta Nguana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inventius's guard.
Inventius has hold of Nguana's hands but Nguana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nguana slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Inventius actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions off his back.
Nguana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inventius keeps working. #SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions off his back.
Nguana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Inventius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Inventius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Inventius gets a clinch.
Nguana tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inventius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Inventius.
Nguana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Inventius.
Nguana tries to pull guard but Inventius holds him up against the cage and eventually Nguana drops back down to his feet.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Inventius lands with a left to the head.
Inventius misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nguana backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Inventius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Nguana working aggressively here.
Nguana blocks a body shot from Inventius.
Inventius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Inventius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Nguana pulls guard.
Nguana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inventius pushes down on Nguana's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Inventius is looking for a kimura here.
Inventius is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nguana reverses the position - he's now on top in Inventius's guard. #T2##SUB#
Inventius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nguana defends well.#SUB#
Inventius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nguana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Inventius keeping full guard, as Nguana tries to pass. #T3#
Nguana trying to control but Inventius is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Inventius working for submissions but it's allowed Nguana to get to half guard. #SUB#
Inventius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily.
Inventius is staying active underneath Nguana, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nguana drops an elbow to the side of Inventius's head.
Nguana lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions off his back.
Nguana trying to control the action but Inventius is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Inventius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius had his way with Brunta Nguana in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Nguana checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Nguana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Inventius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Inventius working for submissions but it's allowed Nguana to get to half guard.
Nguana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inventius keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana slips a nice elbow through Inventius's hands, connecting with Inventius's forehead.#T1#
Nguana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inventius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Inventius gets full guard.#SUB#
Inventius isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nguana stacks Inventius 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 Nguana!
Inventius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Inventius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nguana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nguana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inventius's head.#T2##SUB#
Inventius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguana defends it easily.
Nguana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nguana wants to control from the top but Inventius keeps moving.
Nguana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nguana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguana passes Inventius's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Nguana is looking to take a break and control but Inventius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nguana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nguana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nguana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inventius with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Inventius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Nguana there. #SUB#
Inventius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily.
Nguana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nguana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguana 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.
Nguana wants to take a breather but Inventius is having none of it.
Inventius has hold of Nguana's hands but Nguana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brunta Nguana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nguana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunta Nguana!
Brunta Nguana is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Brunta Nguana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 208
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Vakana darts in and clinches Inventius up against the cage.
Vakana is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vakana has his back to the cage.
Inventius struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakana controls his hands.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Inventius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inventius throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Vakana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inventius's brow.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Inventius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vakana can't fight it off and eventually Inventius manages to take the fight to the floor. Vakana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Inventius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vakana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vakana has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Vakana from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vakana stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Inventius has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vakana manages to get his head free but now Inventius has transitioned to an armbar! Vakana grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Inventius! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinarus Inventius!
Pinarus Inventius retains his lightweight title!
Pinarus Inventius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Inventius has managed to clinch.
Inventius takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Inventius avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Inventius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #TD#
Inventius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sitsongrit uses from the top position.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Inventius is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Inventius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Inventius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Inventius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Inventius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is sitting in close to Inventius's body. Inventius has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sitsongrit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sitsongrit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Inventius.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pinarus Inventius!
Pinarus Inventius is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Pinarus Inventius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Chen darts in looking for a takedown but Inventius gets double underhooks and turns Chen into the cage.
Inventius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chen goes for a takedown attempt but Inventius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Chen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inventius has hold of Chen's hands but Chen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inventius's head.
Inventius taking some punishment here, with Chen in his half guard.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inventius on the ground.
Inventius manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Inventius.
Chen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Inventius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chen defends well.#T1##SUB#
Chen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Inventius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Inventius has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Inventius tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chen controlling from the top position.
Chen works over Inventius with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Inventius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Chen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Inventius throws up his legs and catches Chen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Inventius! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pinarus Inventius!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinarus Inventius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Duranto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duranto.
Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Duranto throws a body punch but Inventius moves out of range.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Inventius has Duranto up against the cage in a clinch.
Inventius pushes Duranto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duranto slowing the pace effectively.
Inventius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inventius can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto wants to get back to striking at distance but Inventius won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto working aggressively here.
Inventius misses with a punch on the inside.
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inventius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inventius.
Inventius has Duranto pressed against the cage, preventing Duranto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Duranto blocking some punches.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto looking to stall.
Duranto tries to work over Inventius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
Inventius misses with the head strike.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius misses with the head strike. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Inventius.
Duranto struggles to land a body shot inside as Inventius controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duranto.
Inventius digs a right hand underneath Duranto's ribcage. Duranto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duranto has Inventius pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duranto is trying to maintain a safe position but Inventius gets an underhook and turns Duranto into the cage.
Inventius misses with some punches.
Duranto tries to work over Inventius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Inventius back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius. #BC2#
Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Inventius rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inventius misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Inventius fails to land. #T3#
Inventius tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Duranto takes a shot to the head.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Inventius is keeping busy.
Inventius lands with a short shot to the head.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inventius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inventius misses with some punches.
Inventius scores with a hook to the body.
Inventius lands with a left to the head.
Duranto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inventius.
Duranto trying to stall but Inventius improves his position.
Inventius misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inventius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inventius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Inventius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage.#BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Duranto throws an off balance right hand
letting Inventius counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duranto slips a jab from Inventius.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Inventius with an uppercut!
El Moreno Duranto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inventius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duranto swinging wildly here.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duranto just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Inventius has Duranto up against the cage in a clinch.
Inventius presses Duranto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inventius connects with a looping right hand.
Inventius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inventius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Duranto connects with a right hand. Inventius shakes it off.
Duranto misses the shot to the body.
El Moreno Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duranto slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duranto! But no joy.
A lazy left from Duranto finds it's target.
Duranto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inventius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Inventius.
Duranto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inventius.
Inventius throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duranto looks to land a right hand but Inventius moved out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Duranto.
Inventius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inventius throws a nice looking combination but Duranto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duranto connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Duranto.
Duranto lands with a straight right. Inventius didn't see that one coming.
Duranto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Inventius under the eye.
Inventius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inventius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Inventius has managed to clinch.
Duranto tries a body shot but Inventius blocks it.
Duranto is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage.
Duranto trying to stall but Inventius improves his position. #T2#
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duranto.
Inventius digs a right hand into Duranto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duranto's gas tank.
Inventius lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duranto scores with a shoulder strike.
Inventius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius lands a right hand.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inventius pushes Duranto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duranto is trying to break the clinch but Inventius is controlling him.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Inventius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inventius.
Duranto is breathing heavily.#T3#
Inventius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inventius blocking some punches.
Inventius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duranto can do to turn this around?
Inventius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Inventius.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Inventius swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Inventius scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Inventius.
Inventius struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duranto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inventius lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Duranto is rocked!#T4#
Inventius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duranto is still on wobbly legs! Can Inventius finish him?
Inventius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inventius lands a body shot.
Inventius scores with a shot to the side of Duranto's head.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Duranto misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duranto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Inventius throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inventius lands a nice shot to the body.
Inventius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inventius blocks a body shot from Duranto.
Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Inventius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage.
Inventius scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Duranto gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Inventius gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Duranto is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinarus Inventius!
After winning the bout, Pinarus Inventius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Kallisterez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inventius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallisterez keeps the fight on the outside.
Kallisterez walks into a straight right hand from Inventius.
Inventius wants to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Kallisterez
and Inventius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallisterez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Inventius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Inventius.
Inventius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inventius prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Inventius.
Inventius scores with a shoulder strike.
Inventius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inventius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallisterez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inventius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milos Kallisterez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Kallisterez blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kallisterez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inventius lands a body punch.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kallisterez has Inventius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inventius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Kallisterez looking for a takedown.
Kallisterez blocking some punches.
A short left from Inventius.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kallisterez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Inventius walks away with a smile on his face. Kallisterez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kallisterez tries for a takedown but Inventius circles away easily
and Inventius counters with a nice body shot.
Kallisterez with a poor takedown
and Inventius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inventius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallisterez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Inventius as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallisterez fails with the takedown
and Inventius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL#
Inventius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inventius pushes Kallisterez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
Inventius prevents Kallisterez from breaking the clinch.
Kallisterez tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inventius cracks Kallisterez with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius cracks Kallisterez with a nice body shot.
Kallisterez tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kallisterez tries to score a body lock takedown but Inventius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kallisterez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inventius lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Inventius.
Inventius lands with a short shot to the head.
Inventius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kallisterez or not.
Kallisterez has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inventius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kallisterezs head.
Kallisterez tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kallisterez is working for takedown but Inventius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kallisterez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kallisterez looks winded!
A short right from Inventius.
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kallisterez.
Inventius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kallisterezs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inventius pushes Kallisterez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kallisterez takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kallisterez.
Inventius scores with a shoulder strike.
Kallisterez tries to break the clinch but Inventius is controlling the position.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Kallisterez fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Inventius.
Kallisterez is trying to break the clinch but Inventius has him pressed against the cage.
Inventius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inventius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallisterez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inventius is defending well for now.
Kallisterez takes a shot to the head.
Inventius gets through Kallisterez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inventius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kallisterezs head.
Inventius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kallisterez.
Kallisterez is trying to break the clinch but Inventius has him pressed against the cage.
Kallisterez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Inventius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Inventius scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Inventius thuds his right hand into Kallisterez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Inventius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kallisterez.
Inventius works the jab nicely.#CL#
Inventius drives through and clinches with Kallisterez against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius is working Kallisterez over against the cage.
Inventius lands a shot to the body.
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Inventius prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inventius.
Inventius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kallisterez can do to turn this around?
Kallisterez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inventius is defending well.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milos Kallisterez.
Inventius stops a takedown attempt from Kallisterez.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Inventius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Inventius - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Inventius.
Kallisterez is breathing heavily.
Inventius pushes Kallisterez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Kallisterez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pinarus Inventius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Inventius cracks Kallisterez with a nice body shot.
Inventius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inventius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
Kallisterez jumps guard but Inventius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Inventius pushes Kallisterez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inventius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inventius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kallisterez's efforts to push away.
A short right from Inventius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kallisterez.
Inventius pushes Kallisterez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Inventius lands with a light punch inside.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Kallisterez is trying to drag Inventius to the mat but Inventius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Kallisterez tries to pull guard but Inventius holds him up against the cage and eventually Kallisterez drops back down to his feet.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Kallisterez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Nice body punch from Inventius.
Kallisterez takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Inventius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kallisterez backwards.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inventius lands a body shot. #T3#
Kallisterez goes for a takedown attempt but Inventius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Inventius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kallisterez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Kallisterez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kallisterez lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Inventius looking for a guillotine here but Kallisterez defends easily.
Inventius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Kallisterez is defending against the submission attempts here by Inventius. #T4##SUB2#
Kallisterez looking for submissions off his back.
Kallisterez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Inventius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kallisterez is defending against the submission attempts here by Inventius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that second round.
That's time! Inventius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kallisterez with a poor takedown
enabling Inventius to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallisterez fails with the takedown.
Inventius lands a two punch combo.
Inventius moves in looking to clinch but Kallisterez pushes him off.
Inventius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inventius works over Kallisterez's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallisterez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inventius is looking to counter punch.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milos Kallisterez.
Inventius slaps away a takedown attempt from Kallisterez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kallisterez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inventius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallisterez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kallisterez or perhaps it was just good defense by Inventius, which made it look bad.
Inventius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kallisterez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Inventius works Kallisterez's body with a nice hook.
Kallisterez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inventius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallisterez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kallisterez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inventius to the mat! Inventius manages to get full guard.
Kallisterez wants to control from the top but Inventius keeps moving. #SUB#
Inventius is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kallisterez has his hands clasped together but Inventius extends and breaks Kallisterez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Inventius.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinarus Inventius!
Pinarus Inventius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Stokowski misses with a low kick as Inventius jumps back.
Stokowski lands a nice shot that snaps Inventius's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Pinarus Inventius has been cut.
Stokowski scores with a hook to the body. Inventius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stokowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Inventius tests Stokowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inventius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stokowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Inventius.
Inventius wants to clinch
and Stokowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stokowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Inventius.
Stokowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Inventius checks it well.
Inventius scores with a hook.
Stokowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Inventius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokowski looking to stall.
Stokowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Inventius backwards. #T1#
Stokowski tries to break the clinch but Inventius is controlling the position.
Inventius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inventius misses with the head strike.
Inventius tries a body shot but Stokowski blocks it.
Inventius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Inventius gets an underhook and turns Stokowski into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stokowski wants to stall.
Inventius working aggressively here.
Stokowski taking a breather.
Stokowski can't find room to land a body shot as Inventius controls the action.
Inventius throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokowski.
A short right from Stokowski.
Inventius fails to pull guard.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inventius.
Stokowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inventius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inventius has Stokowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stokowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinarus Inventius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inventius misses with a body punch.
Inventius misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stokowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stokowski misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Inventius jumps into guard, dragging Stokowski to the mat. #SUB#
Inventius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inventius is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inventius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokowski's guard. #T3##SUB#
Stokowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Inventius.
Stokowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inventius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Inventius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stokowski is just riding it out for now. Inventius eventually gives up the hold.
Inventius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stokowski! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inventius looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Inventius wants to finish this one by submission but Stokowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Inventius. #SUB#
Inventius working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stokowski stops Inventius from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstanty Stokowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stokowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inventius.
Stokowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Stokowski moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Stokowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stokowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stokowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inventius 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.
Stokowski staying out of range there.
Stokowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstanty Stokowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stokowski misses with a looping left.
Stokowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Inventius counters with a straight right hand.
Inventius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stokowski misses with a low kick.
Stokowski works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stokowski with the inside leg kick.
Inventius throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Stokowski misses with an uppercut
and Inventius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokowski tests Inventius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stokowski connects with a body shot.
Stokowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Stokowski cracks Inventius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stokowski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Inventius to stand back up!#ROC2#Inventius is rocked!#CUT2#Pinarus Inventius's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokowski lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Inventius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Konstanty Stokowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokowski fakes the body blow, causing Inventius to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Inventius goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstanty Stokowski!
Konstanty Stokowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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