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Event:
ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Job connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Job.
Job blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Vakana.
Job prevents a body shot from Vakana.
Come on Vakana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vakana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Hans Job has been cut.
Vakana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vakana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Job or not.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Job throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana.
Job is trying to force a seperation but Vakana has the dominant position.#T1#
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Job is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Job has had enough of the clinch but Vakana keeps him there for the moment.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Job wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
Vakana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Job's efforts to push away.
Job is trying to maintain a safe position but Vakana gets an underhook and turns Job into the cage.
Vakana can't find room to land a body shot as Job controls the action.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Job is trying to force a seperation but Vakana has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakana is stalling here.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Job tries to stall but Vakana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Job blocking some punches.
Vakana working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job stalling in the clinch but Vakana improves position. #T3#
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vakana.
Vakana is pushing Job up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana gets through Job's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Job blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana working aggressively here.
Vakana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vakana misses with some punches.
#T4#
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Job is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana prevents Job from breaking the clinch.
Vakana working aggressively here.
Vakana has Job pressed against the cage, preventing Job from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vakana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vakana is keeping busy.
A short right from Vakana.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Job looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Job's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Job.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana lands a body punch.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Vakana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Job looking to stall.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job avoids the elbow strike from Vakana, against the cage.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakana throws a punch but it's blocked by Job.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Job trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana pushes off an throws an elbow but Job leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vakana pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakana throws a punch but it's blocked by Job.
Job trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vakana is working Job over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Vakana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Job's defenses. #T2#
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
Vakana swings wildly with an uppercut but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vakana is keeping busy.
Vakana pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Job! Vakana unloads with more strikes and Job sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Santos wants to clinch but Job slips to the side
and Job counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Joao Santos has been cut.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Job wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Job with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Job keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Job's coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Job is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job gets full guard.#T1#
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Job is retaining full guard.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos is working Job over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Job wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos distracts Job with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Job not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Job looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos grinds an elbow into Job's temple.
Job is letting Santos control him for a moment.
Santos is putting a hurting on Job here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santos throws an elbow but Job slips to the side and avoids it well.
Job is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
Job regains half guard.#T3#
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of Job's head.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Job is looking to escape.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Job gets full guard.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Job shows good takedown defense.
Job finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Job in a clinch.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Job's efforts to push away.
Job lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Job blocks a jab.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Job ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Job counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Job circles away.
Job throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch position.
Job gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Job fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Job loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Job lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Santos dodges the punch combination from Job.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Job misses.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Job on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hans Job is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Job, pushing him back against the cage.
Job wants to stall.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Job avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Job.
Santos lands an uppercut.#T2#
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Job avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Job stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
Stalling in the clinch from Job.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Job lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos tries to work over Job's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Santos has clasped his hands together around Job's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santos working away.
Job defending against the ground and pound.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Job is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santos connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Santos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Santos lands an elbow.
Job seems a little lost for a moment, as Santos dominates the positioning.
Job gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joao Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos thows a huge punch but Job dodges it nicely.
Santos controlling the action here.
Job wants to get back to his feet.
Santos content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos working Job over with strikes.
Santos wants to take a breather but Job is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Job's temple.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Job's head.
Job wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Job throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Job.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Job's defenses.
Job throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Job.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Job's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Job managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos.
Job is trying to escape the position but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos is continuing to stall.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Job keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Job's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos controls the position.
What's Job going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Job keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Job defends it well.
Hans Job is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Job's efforts to push away.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santos pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Job gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Job fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Job sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Job swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Job scores with a three punch combo!
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Job as he avoids it easily.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Job does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Job does a little dance to reset his feet.
Job swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Job bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Job.
The fighters circling - Job throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Job scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joao Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Job finish him?
Santos slips a jab from Job.
Job lands the left hand.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans Job has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Job, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Job showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Santos! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Job throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sao Paulo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Job's knee momentarily.
Job lands with an uppercut that bounces Sao Paulo off the cage and back into range.
Sao Paulo shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Job wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Job throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sao Paulo counters with an outside leg kick.
Job misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Sao Paulo closes the distance and pushes Job back into the cage.
Sao Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Sao Paulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sao Paulo as Job tries to tie him up.
Sao Paulo stalling the fight.
#T1#
Job stalling in the clinch but Sao Paulo improves position.
Job gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo is trying to drag Job to the mat but Job just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sao Paulo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Job.
Sao Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sao Paulo is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sao Paulo lands a good knee to the midsection. Job won't want to take too many of those.
Sao Paulo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Job prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sao Paulo looking to throw knees to the head but Job is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sao Paulo moves out of range of the leg kick from Job.
Sao Paulo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Job avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Job misses with a double jab.
Sao Paulo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Job counters with a straight right hand.
Sao Paulo looks for a takedown but Job sprawls well.
Sao Paulo misses with a combination
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo dives in and grabs Job's left leg, looking for a takedown. Job pushes down on Sao Paulo's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Job misses.
Sao Paulo tries to land a body kick
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanderlei Sao Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sao Paulo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL2#
Sao Paulo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Job leaning against his opponent.
Sao Paulo tries to score a body lock takedown but Job shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Job swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Sao Paulo manages to break the clinch.
Job connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Sao Paulo rushes Job and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Sao Paulo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but Job forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Job dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sao Paulo tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sao Paulo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Job sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sao Paulo somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Job on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hans Job is winning the standup battle so far.
Job thuds a left hand into Sao Paulo's body.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao Paulo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sao Paulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Job pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Job takes a swing at Sao Paulo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sao Paulo tries to clinch up but Job circles away and keeps his distance.
Job throws a big counter combination but Sao Paulo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sao Paulo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Job scores with a jab to the body.
Sao Paulo misses with a takedown attempt - Job sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sao Paulo is rocked!
Job is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Job shuts the power down on Sao Paulo. Lights out, game over! Job is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Job! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Job connects with the punch.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palestinov takes one to the chin there.
Palestinov needs to keep his hands up - Job had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Palestinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palestinov showed some decent athleticism there.
Palestinov content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palestinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Job wants to improve his position but Palestinov is controlling well.
#T1#
Job looks like he's trying to stand up.
Job is looking to improve his position.
Job is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Job. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Job.#ROC#Palestinov is rocked!
A head kick misses from Job.
Palestinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palestinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Job finish him?
Job sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Palestinov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Palestinov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Job! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Job does no damage.
Job moves out of range as Makunochi strikes.
Makunochi misses with a hook. Job ducked under it nicely.
Job throws out a leg kick but Makunochi moves out of range and Job only half commits.
Makunochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makunochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunochi misses the target.
Job appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Makunochi misses.
Makunochi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Job. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Makunochi.
Makunochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Job with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makunochi throws out a powerful jab.
Job has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Job there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makunochi misses with a double jab
and Job connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makunochi misses with an uppercut. Job saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Job.#T1#
Makunochi works the jab nicely.
Job moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makunochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Makunochi catches Job right on the button with a cross.
Makunochi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Job swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Makunochi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Job.
Job thows a left - swing and a miss!
Job blocks a jab.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Makunochi.
Job looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunochi is just out of range.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuori Makunochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Job counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Makunochi darts in and clinches Job up against the cage.
A short right from Makunochi. #T2#
Job blocking some punches.
Makunochi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Job breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makunochi takes a swing at Job's ribcage but misses.
Makunochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Job takes one on the button.
Makunochi misses the shot to the body.
Makunochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Job tests Makunochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makunochi with a nice cross.
Job defending well as Makunochi loads up on a big left hand.
Job is looking to counter punch.
Job fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunochi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Job is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Job keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunochi.#CL2#
Makunochi takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Makunochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
Job swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Makunochi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Makunochi lands with a light punch inside.
Makunochi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makunochi lands a shoulder strike.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Makunochi pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makunochi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makunochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Job tries to stall but Makunochi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Makunochi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Job manages to break the clinch.
Makunochi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makunochi.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job leaves his chin hanging out and Makunochi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Job crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuori Makunochi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Job uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenzo.
Kenzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Job looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenzo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Job misses with a hook to the body
and Kenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Job looks to throw the jab but Kenzo is out of range.
Job scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kenzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Job counters with a three punch combo that has Kenzo backing up. Kenzo nods at Job to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Kenzo is rocked!
Job walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kenzo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Job swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kenzo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 4
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Job has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fernandes is on him like a limpet, forcing Job back against the cage.
Job lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Job letting Fernandes take a breather here.#TD2#
Fernandes has picked Job up - he's going for a ride! Fernandes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Job tries to roll over but Fernandes keeps him under control.
Fernandes moves into full mount! Job won't be happy about that!
Fernandes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fernandes is landing with some decent strikes but Job is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fernandes controlling from mount.
Fernandes working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Fernandes controlling the position easily from mount.
Job knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandes on the ground.
Job is in a horrible position here. Fernandes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fernandes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fernandes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Job really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Fernandes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fernandes lands a big elbow.
Job is bucking up trying to escape but Fernandes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fernandes lands a big shot there that rocks Job but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Job is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fernandes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fernandes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes with the ground and pound from mount.
Fernandes lands a big shot there that rocks Job but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Job taking shots to the head.
Fernandes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job is trying desperately to improve position.
Fernandes won't let Job get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Fernandes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fernandes lands a heavy elbow.
Fernandes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernandes with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been informed that Fernandes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Job can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Job is trying desperately to improve position.
Job taking shots to the head.
Fernandes controlling from mount.
Fernandes raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Fernandes controlling from the full mount.
Fernandes landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Fernandes looking for a guillotine from mount but Job is having none of it.
Fernandes working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes scoring with strikes but Job is staying in there.
Job is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernandes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandes scoring with strikes but Job is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Fernandes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fernandes thuds his right hand into Job's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Oscar Fernandes has been cut.
Fernandes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Job counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandes backing up. Fernandes nods at Job to acknowledge the strikes.
Job lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandes circles away quickly and effectively.
Job throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but Job slips the punch.
Job seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Job misses
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oscar Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes throws a lazy uppercut
and Job counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Fernandes is rocked!#T1#
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a big right hand! Oh Fernandes is in trouble here! Job follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Job throws a hook but Kenzo blocks it.
Kenzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenzo misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Kenzo's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenzo sizes up Job with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Job blocks a jab.
Job slips a jab from Kenzo.
Kenzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Job.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Job backs up against the cage.
Job throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenzo throws a combination that misses
letting Job counter with a right hand.
Kenzo throws a shot from downtown. Job moves away and avoids it.
Job's coach down at Cozad MMA Montreal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Job's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Kenzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Job counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenzo lands a head shot.
Job throws out a loose jab but Kenzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenzo misses with a jab to the body
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Job drops Kenzo with a huge uppercut! Kenzo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Job is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Job.
Job lands a jab.
Job lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Job connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Job bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Job bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Job fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Job's guard.#ES#
Job has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Job looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Job sneaks out the side door and pushes Lee away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lee looks winded!#T1#
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Job throws a shot to the body.
Job scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Job defends it nicely.
Lee tries for a takedown but Job sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Job throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lee colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Job as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lee is left battered and dazed whilst Job and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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