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Event:
ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terwilliger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Terwilliger finds it's target.
Terwilliger misses with a body kick.
Herman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Terwilliger finds it's way through Herman's defenses.
Terwilliger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herman's sensitive parts.
Terwilliger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terwilliger scores with a decent looking hook.
Terwilliger connects with an inside leg kick.
Terwilliger throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terwilliger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terwilliger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terwilliger.
Terwilliger clobbers Herman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A combination from Herman does no damage.
Terwilliger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herman.
A lazy left from Terwilliger finds it's target.
Terwilliger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Terwilliger's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Terwilliger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger throws a big shot that misses.
Terwilliger connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Terwilliger.#TD2#
Herman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Terwilliger!
Terwilliger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Terwilliger pushes him off.#T2#
Terwilliger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bob Terwilliger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terwilliger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herman needs to keep his hands up - Terwilliger had a free shot at his head there.
Herman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Terwilliger counter with a right hand.
Terwilliger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Herman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Herman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terwilliger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herman's hands.
Terwilliger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herman on the side of the head.
Terwilliger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terwilliger lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Terwilliger misses.
A jab from Terwilliger does it's job there.#T3#
Terwilliger digs a good hook to Herman's body.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terwilliger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herman slips a straight right by Terwilliger.
An inside leg kick lands from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Terwilliger!
Terwilliger leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Herman looks to move away, Terwilliger throws a big counter combo but Herman just gets out of the way.
Terwilliger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terwilliger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herman throws out a counter right but Terwilliger avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Terwilliger.#T4#
The fighters circling - Herman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terwilliger.
Herman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terwilliger digs a good body shot into Herman's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman moves out of range as Terwilliger strikes.
Herman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terwilliger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herman's head.
Terwilliger with a hook.
Herman looks to land a left hand but Terwilliger moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Terwilliger misses the target.
Terwilliger dips to his left and cracks Herman with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terwilliger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Terwilliger. Beautiful body shot.
Herman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terwilliger lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Terwilliger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Terwilliger misses the shot to the body.
Herman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Herman looking to score a takedown here. Terwilliger is defending well but Herman drives through and ends up in Terwilliger's guard.
Terwilliger wants to sweep but no luck.
Herman advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terwilliger wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Terwilliger tries to kick Herman off but Herman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Herman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Herman seems to be working for a kimura but Terwilliger defends the submission attempt.
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Terwilliger is defending the position.
Herman works his way into full mount! #T1#
Terwilliger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terwilliger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terwilliger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Terwilliger working to try and regain half guard.
Terwilliger wants to control but Herman is having none of it.
Herman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Herman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Herman with shots to the head and body - Terwilliger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Herman avoids the attempt from Terwilliger to control.#T2#
Herman working Terwilliger over with strikes here.
Terwilliger taking shots to the head.
Herman lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Herman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Terwilliger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Terwilliger shrugs it off.
Terwilliger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Terwilliger is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Herman there.
Herman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Herman avoids the attempt from Terwilliger to control.
Herman landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Terwilliger is in a horrible position here. Herman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Herman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Terwilliger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Herman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Terwilliger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Terwilliger tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman with the ground and pound from mount.
Maximillian Herman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terwilliger's face.
#ROC2#Terwilliger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Terwilliger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Herman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Terwilliger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Herman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Terwilliger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Terwilliger shrugs it off.
Herman lands a couple of good shots and Terwilliger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Herman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Terwilliger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Herman gets his hands free as Terwilliger looks to control.
Herman lands strikes from the back and Terwilliger isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gorgodze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herman wants to improve his position but Gorgodze is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorgodze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Herman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herman is working hard here to advance position.
Gorgodze wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.
Herman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorgodze scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gorgodze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herman has a hand on Gorgodze's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gorgodze takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Herman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gorgodze trying to control the position here.
Herman passes Gorgodze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorgodze defending well though. #SUB2#
Gorgodze actively working from the bottom here.
Gorgodze is trying to control but can't.
Gorgodze pushes Herman off looking to stand but Herman dives back in and keeps control.
Herman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorgodze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Herman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorgodze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herman is looking to advance position but Gorgodze has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Herman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorgodze controlling the position easily from mount.
Herman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gorgodze scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Herman?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorgodze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Herman looks a forlorn figure.
Herman is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Gorgodze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herman is looking to escape.
Herman is looking to get to half guard.
Gorgodze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herman is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gorgodze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gorgodze dominating with strikes here.
Herman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Herman looking for submissions off his back.
Herman regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Herman wants to sweep here but Gorgodze controlling him for the moment.
Gorgodze trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Herman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gorgodze wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Gorgodze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorgodze is looking to escape.
Gorgodze is doing well to control the position and prevent Herman from advancing to side control.
Herman uses his free foot to push down on Gorgodze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gorgodze.
Gorgodze is bucking up trying to escape but Herman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorgi Gorgodze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gorgodze shoots in and bounces Herman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorgodze's guard. #REVR#
Herman postures up.
Gorgodze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorgodze is retaining full guard.
Gorgodze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herman's guard. #REVB#
Herman wants to hit a sweep here but Gorgodze passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Herman there!
Herman taking shots to the head.
Gorgodze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herman is looking to escape.
Herman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Herman gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Herman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorgodze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Herman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorgodze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herman looking for a sweep. Not yet Herman, not yet. #SUB#
Herman has his foot on Gorgodze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorgodze works his way back into a safe position though.
Herman looking for a sweep. Not yet Herman, not yet.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Gorgodze from controlling successfully.
Herman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gorgodze is in close to Herman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Herman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gorgodze has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Herman is staying active underneath Gorgodze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gorgodze not doing much here.
Gorgodze is continuing to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gorgodze landing with the ground and pound.
Gorgodze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herman's guard.
Gorgodze trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away.
Herman tries to get to full guard but Gorgodze has control of the leg. #T3#
Herman gets full guard.
Gorgodze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Herman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorgodze swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gorgodze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herman defends well.
Herman advances position into side control!#T4#
Gorgodze tries to bench press Herman off him but Herman keeps the position.
Gorgodze prevents Herman from improving position.
Herman working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze struggling a bit here.
Gorgodze is looking to regain half guard here but Herman keeps moving and retains side control.
Herman is putting a hurting on Gorgodze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gorgodze wants to control but Herman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gorgodze's legs.
Herman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gorgodze!#SUB#
Herman looking for a guillotine from mount but Gorgodze is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximillian Herman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gorgodze looking to score a takedown here. Herman is defending well but Gorgodze drives through and ends up in Herman's guard.
Gorgodze trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorgodze is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Herman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Herman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorgodze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorgodze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herman wants to sweep here but Gorgodze controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gorgodze trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorgodze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herman is looking to sweep but instead, Gorgodze has passed into half guard.
Herman moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Herman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorgodze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gorgodze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorgodze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Giorgi Gorgodze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorgodze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Herman working for a triangle but Gorgodze defends it easily.
Gorgodze forces his way into half guard.
Herman tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gorgodze seems to be working for a kimura but Herman defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Herman wants to get back to full guard.
Gorgodze winds up and cracks Herman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Herman wants to get back to full guard.
Herman is not content to let Gorgodze control the position.
Gorgodze winds up and cracks Herman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gorgodze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Herman is looking for a triangle here but Gorgodze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gorgodze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herman keeps working. #T4#
Herman manages to get back to half guard.
Gorgodze prevents Herman from improving his position.
Gorgodze is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Herman gets full guard.
Gorgodze trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Gorgodze tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Herman looking for subs off his back but Gorgodze has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorgodze trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gorgodze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorgodze 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gorgodze!
During a confident post fight interview, Giorgi Gorgodze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 209
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Rice Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Puto as he connects with a hook.
Puto catches Herman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Herman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Herman misses with a hook
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto avoids the body shot from Herman.
Puto misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puto throws a right and a left that Herman avoids nicely.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Puto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herman on the side of the head.
Puto scores with a body shot.
Puto lands a glancing blow to the side of Herman's head.#TD2#
Herman feints and as Puto raises his hands in defense, Herman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herman stands and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Herman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Herman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman tries to move to mount but Puto blocks the move with his legs.
Puto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Herman is looking to improve his position.
Puto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herman tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Herman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Herman is looking for a triangle but Puto pushes his legs off easily.
Puto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puto continues to stall.
Herman wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Puto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herman is trying to get back to half guard.
Herman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Puto trying to control but Herman postures up.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Puto wants to control but Herman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puto tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Herman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman is looking to advance position but Puto won't allow it.
Puto tries to roll over but Herman keeps him under control.
Herman tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Herman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
Herman throwing shots but Puto is blocking nicely.
Herman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Puto's thigh. Puto counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Herman landing with the ground and pound.
Herman won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Puto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Herman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puto duly obliges.
Puto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Herman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herman doesn't manage to clinch there - Puto circles away.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Herman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puto to score with a decent uppercut.
Herman misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto scores with a jab to the body.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Herman looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.#T1#
Herman walks into a stiff left hand from Puto.#CL2#
Herman drives through and clinches with Puto against the cage.
Herman tries to pull guard but Puto won't allow it.
Puto lands a shoulder strike.
Puto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?#BC#
Puto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puto throws a lazy uppercut
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Puto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rice Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puto connects with a jab.
Herman walks into a straight right hand from Puto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto swats away the attempt to clinch by Herman.#T2#
A jab from Puto misses.
Herman throws a series of punches but Puto avoids them all with ease.
Puto is looking for a counter combo.
Puto misses with an uppercut
and Herman counters with a straight right hand.
Puto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puto takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses.
Puto misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Puto.
Puto scores with a hook.#T3#
Puto stuns Herman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Puto pushes him off.
Herman slips a jab from Puto.
Herman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Herman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Puto there.
Rice Puto is winning the standup battle so far.
Puto throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herman in his tracks.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
#T4#
A slow jab from Puto misses its intended target.
Puto connects with a body shot.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puto.
Puto scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herman.
Herman avoids the body shot from Puto.
Nice straight punches there by Puto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puto.
Puto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Herman. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Puto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Puto throws a series of punches but Herman avoids them all with ease.
Puto punishes Herman's body with a nice straight punch.
Puto cracks a nice hook into Herman's ribs.
Puto throws a right and a left that Herman avoids nicely.
Puto lands a two punch combo.
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
Herman throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puto works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Puto misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Herman misses.#T1#
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Herman.
Puto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puto tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herman. Herman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puto lands the left hand.
Puto walks into a left hand.
Herman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puto connects with a body shot that sends Herman's belly button to the back.
Puto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Herman connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Herman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Herman finds it's way through Puto's defenses.
Puto lands with a good body shot.
Puto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Herman back to the cage. Puto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Herman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puto throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
Puto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herman wants to counter with a clinch but Puto pushes him away.
Herman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Puto takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses.
Puto digs a good hook to Herman's body.
Puto misses with a double jab.
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Puto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puto connects with the punch.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Puto coming out on top.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Rice Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Herman.#T4#
Herman ducks right into an uppercut from Puto.
Herman throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Herman 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.
Herman slips a jab from Puto.
Puto throws a nice looking combination but Herman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puto lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Puto clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Herman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Herman.
Puto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puto swinging wildly here.
Herman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Herman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puto cracks a nice hook into Herman's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws a shot to the body.
Herman slips a straight right by Puto.
Herman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Puto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Puto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puto takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses.
As Puto backs off Herman throws a huge counter combo but Puto manages to avoid it all.
Herman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herman at a distance.
Puto lands with a good body shot.
Herman misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Puto misses with a double jab.
Puto sets himself, and Herman steps forward looking for the clinch! Puto avoids it this time.#T2#
Herman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herman somewhat.
Rice Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Herman.
Puto dodges the punch combination from Herman.
Puto moves into range and connects with a 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!
Puto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Puto misses with a looping left.
As Puto backs off Herman throws a huge counter combo but Puto manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Herman forces Puto back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Puto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puto leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Puto misses with a straight right.
Herman tries to clinch up.
Herman drops his hands momentarily and Puto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herman in his tracks.
Herman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herman avoids the body shot from Puto.
#T4#
Puto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Herman throws out a counter right but Puto avoids it with no problem.
Puto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herman moves away.
Herman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herman tries to counter with a clinch but Puto shakes him off and moves away.
Herman throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Puto lands a jab to Herman's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Puto had his way with Maximillian Herman in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Herman swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Puto scores with a jab to the body.
Herman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
Puto throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
Puto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Herman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puto with a body shot.
No joy there for Puto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Herman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puto to score with a decent uppercut.
Puto looks to throw the jab but Herman is out of range.
Herman throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Herman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puto did well to prevent Herman getting side control.
Maximillian Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puto taking some punishment here, with Herman in his half guard.
Puto is trying to stand back up but Herman is controlling him
Herman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puto's head.
Puto is trying to stand up here but Herman is controlling him well.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Puto is defending well.
Puto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herman's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Herman right now.
A lull in the action here.
Herman is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Herman tries to escape the position.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Herman rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Herman is keeping busy.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Herman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Puto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Herman.
Maximillian Herman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman wants to escape the position.
Puto keeps control of the position easily here as Herman tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Herman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Puto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Puto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Puto!
Rice Puto retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rice Puto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 206
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Herman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximillian Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnston clinches up against the cage.
Johnston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Johnston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Herman jumps guard and drags Johnston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Herman has a closed guard, preventing Johnston from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Herman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Herman won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
Herman looking to pass the guard.
Johnston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Herman chips away with some ground and pound.
Herman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnston's guard.
Johnston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman tries to pass to full mount but Johnston defends it.
Herman thows a huge punch but Johnston dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Herman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnston trying to control but Herman postures up.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Johnston is defending well. #T2#
Johnston is looking for a sweep. Herman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herman.
Herman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnston is trying desperately to improve position.
Herman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Herman landing strikes from the mount and Johnston is in trouble!
Herman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston is desperately trying to improve his position but Herman has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#It looks like Justice Johnston has been cut.
Johnston working to try and regain half guard.
Herman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Herman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Johnston wants to control but Herman is having none of it.
Herman lands a big shot there that rocks Johnston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Herman working the ground and pound effectively.
Herman lands a big elbow.
Johnston is still in real trouble! Can Herman finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Justice Johnston's cut even more.
Herman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Johnston is out cold - huge knockout for Herman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Herman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cheese to the mat! Cheese manages to get full guard.
Herman won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Herman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheese has his hands on Herman's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheese has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Herman forces his way into half guard.
Herman winds up and cracks Cheese with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nacho Cheese has been cut.
Cheese tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Cheese trying to control from the bottom.
Herman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Nacho Cheese's cut is getting worse.
Cheese trying to control here.
Herman slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
Herman lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Nacho Cheese's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nacho Cheese's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maximillian Herman!
Nacho Cheese was interviewed post fight and said 'Cheese me'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcknight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcknight.#TD#
Herman scores with a takedown into Mcknight's guard.
Herman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Mcknight is keeping the position.
Herman advances to half guard.
Herman is pressing down on Mcknight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcknight is holding on for now.
Herman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman drops an elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcknight's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcknight's head.
Mcknight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcknight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herman is looking to advance position but Mcknight won't allow it. #T1#
Herman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcknight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcknight has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mcknight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herman uses his free foot to push down on Mcknight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcknight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Mcknight is desperately trying to improve his position but Herman has a good base and remains in mount.
Herman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Herman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Herman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.#T2#
Mcknight avoids a series of strikes thrown by Herman.
Mcknight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herman punching from mount but Mcknight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Herman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcknight can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mcknight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herman is looking to advance position but Mcknight won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcknight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcknight!
Herman looking to finish with strikes here!
Herman landing strikes from the mount.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcknight tries to reverse the position but Herman maintains control.
Herman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcknight manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcknight is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mcknight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herman drops an elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman trying to pass the guard but Mcknight defending well.
Mcknight wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Herman lands strikes from half guard.
Herman is pressing down on Mcknight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcknight is holding on for now.
Herman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcknight wants to get back to full guard.
Mcknight tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Herman wants to free his trapped foot but Mcknight is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Herman passes to full mount!
Herman lands a nice shot to the head.
Mcknight is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcknight holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Herman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcknight avoids a series of strikes thrown by Herman.
Mcknight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Herman lands a couple of good shots and Mcknight has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Herman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Herman scores with punches from the back.
Herman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcknight takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Herman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcknight was covering up waiting for the punch and Herman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcknight's head.
Herman throwing strikes but missing.
Mcknight trying to control the position.
Herman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herman is working away from the top position though.
Mcknight works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximillian Herman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Herman cracks Mcknight with a solid left hand.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcknight can do to turn this around?
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcknight is keeping the position for now.
Herman is working hard here to advance position.
Herman passes into half guard.
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Herman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
Herman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mcknight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Herman lands a big elbow.
Herman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Herman loaded up on that one.
Herman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Herman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcknight hang on?
Herman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Herman thowing shots but they're missing.
Herman unloading with bombs!
Mcknight working to try and regain half guard.
Herman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Herman loaded up on that one. #T3#
Mcknight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcknight blocking the ground and pound.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Mcknight wants to control but Herman is having none of it.
Mcknight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Herman.
Herman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Mcknight is in a horrible position here. Herman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mcknight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcknight taking shots to the head.
Herman landing shots from mount. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcknight?
#ROC#Mcknight is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcknight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Herman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcknight hang on?
Herman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcknight's face.
Mcknight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman unloads with some shots from mount but Mcknight bucks and avoids them well.
Mcknight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcknight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mcknight wants to land a leg kick but Herman is out of range.
Herman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herman avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Herman has knocked Mcknight down with a huge combo! Herman steps away and waves a wobbly Mcknight back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#TD#
Herman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcknight quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcknight is still in real trouble! Can Herman finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcknight taking some punishment here, with Herman in his half guard.
Mcknight wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Mcknight seems to have recovered his senses.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcknight defending well though.
Herman prevents Mcknight from improving his position.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Mcknight is defending the position.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcknight defending well though. #T1#
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Herman uses his free foot to push down on Mcknight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcknight.
Herman punching from mount but Mcknight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mcknight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Mcknight is trying to escape the mount.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcknight wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Herman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Herman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andrew Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcknight is trying to escape the mount.
Herman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Herman 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!
Herman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Herman loaded up on that one.
A big strike lands for Herman! That's really hurt Mcknight and he's turned his back - Herman keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Herman jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Herman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Herman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiger as he jumps to the side.
Herman slips under a jab from Tiger.
Tiger lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Herman scores with a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Herman throwing strikes from guard but Tiger blocks nicely.
Tiger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herman has managed to get both his arms back between Tiger's legs - danger averted.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Herman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Herman is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiger has wrist control.
Herman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Tiger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Herman doesn't defend quickly enough and Tiger has managed to lock this one up! Can Herman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tiger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Jack slips a straight right by Herman.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Herman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack lands a head shot.
Herman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Herman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack defends well and Herman ends up having to push Jack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Herman pulls guard.
Herman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herman throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Jack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman prevents Jack from getting back to his feet.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herman is controlling him.
Herman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.
Herman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Herman is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack controls Herman momentarily but Herman frees himself.
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman. #T3#
Jack wants to stand but Herman is controlling the position.
Herman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack working a defensive guard here.
Herman won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman with a nice head shot there.
Herman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herman throws a big right hand that misses.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Herman is proving a slippery customer.
Herman is working Jack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herman works over Jack with some ground and pound from guard.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman.
Herman throws a big right hand that misses.
Herman throwing strikes but missing.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman stands up over Jack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herman postures up and lands a big shot to Jack's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Herman's head back.
Herman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herman off to one side.
Herman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Herman's defenses.
Jack scores with a jab. Herman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Herman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack defends well and Herman ends up having to push Jack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximillian Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Herman drags the fight down to the ground.
Jack trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herman is keeping the position for now.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Herman keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there. #T1#
Herman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jack looking to control.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herman throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
Herman cracks Jack with a solid left hand.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herman.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximillian Herman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jack is trying to keep Herman in close.
Herman postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it. #T2#
Herman preventing the sweep.
Jack trying to control the position.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herman pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jack is looking to escape.
Herman thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Herman lands with a punch from half guard.
Herman working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jack wants to control but Herman is keeping busy.
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. Herman connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple. #ROC#Jack is rocked!#T3#
Herman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jack is hurt! He's hurt bad - Herman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jack from any more punishment! Congratulations to Herman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman! |
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