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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. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 131
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Vinkovic misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinkovic dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
#CL2#
Vinkovic closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov is trying to push Vinkovic away but Vinkovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vinkovic tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Vinkovic has the dominant position.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Magomedov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T1#
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinkovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vinkovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vinkovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomedov after a bit of a struggle.
Shara Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hrvoje Vinkovic.
Magomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Vinkovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomedov after a bit of a struggle.
Vinkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Vinkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Vinkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Vinkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vinkovic gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
#BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Vinkovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Vinkovic tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Vinkovic moves into full mount!
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vinkovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vinkovic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vinkovic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vinkovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vinkovic unloads with some shots from mount but Magomedov bucks and avoids them well.
Vinkovic controlling from mount. #T4#
Vinkovic trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Vinkovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Vinkovic with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinkovic wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Vinkovic looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Magomedov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Vinkovic!
A victorious Hrvoje Vinkovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 208
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Job lands a big head kick that sends Gallagher tumbling to the mat! Job takes a step backwards and waves Gallagher back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gallagher is rocked!
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Job blocks a low kick nicely.
Job walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gallagher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Job swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gallagher's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 203
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Cong jabs Job to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Job throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Job lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Cong lands but Job takes it in his stride.
Cong misses with a hook
and Job counters with a stiff right hand.
Cong moves out of range as Job strikes.
Job takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Job wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Cong forces Job back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cong.
Job looking to slow down the pace here.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cong is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Job.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Job tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Job working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cong.
Job takes a shot to the head.
Cong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Job backwards.
Cong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Job blocking some punches.
Cong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cong scores with a shot to the side of Job's head.
Cong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Job backwards.
Cong lands with a short shot to the head.
Job stalling in the clinch but Cong improves position.
Cong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Job backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Cong misses with some punches.
Job is trying to stall.
Cong can't find room to land a body shot as Job controls the action.
Cong scores with a shot to the side of Job's head.
Cong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Job blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cong misses with a body punch.
Cong effectively controlling the action here.
Cong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
Job blocking some punches.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Cong.
Cong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Job backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Job takes a shot to the head.
Cong tries a body shot but Job blocks it.
Cong gets through Job's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cong pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Cong.
Job is looking to break free of the clinch but Cong has double underhooks.
Cong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Job or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cong lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Job looking to stall.
Cong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cong.
Job tries to break the clinch but Cong is controlling the position.
Cong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Job or not.
Cong lands with a right to the head.
Cong scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Job.
Cong prevents Job from breaking the clinch.
Cong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cong works on Job's body with a couple of short punches.
Job blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Job takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Job with a jab.
Cong throws a wild body kick that Job sees coming a mile off.
Cong swings widly with a right hand
and Job connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Job lands a left and a right that send Cong crashing to the mat, dazed. Job thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cong is rocked!
Hans Job is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Job misses with a hook. Cong ducked under it nicely.
Cong is still on wobbly legs! Can Job finish him?
Job drops Cong with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cong! Job dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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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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