Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Bage throws a body shot but no joy.
Irving was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Deutsch Bage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irving ducks under a wild hook from Bage.
Good work by Irving as he checks the leg kick.
Bage slips under a jab.
Jab by Irving.
Irving throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bage.
Bage misses with a wild body shot.
Bage throws a head kick that misses.
Bage avoids a kick to the body.
Irving throws a sloppy head kick and Bage moves out of range easily.
Bage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bage lands a jab to Irving's midsection.#CL#
Bage darts in and clinches Irving up against the cage.
Irving gets through Bage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving tries to throw a body punch but Bage avoids it by throwing Irving back against the cage.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bage has a couple of punches blocked by Irving. #T1#
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Bage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bage misses with some punches.
Irving lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bage pushes off an throws an elbow but Irving leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irving blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Irving.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bage.
Irving works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bage tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irving.
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Bage controls the action.
Irving's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Irving's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Bage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Bage.
Irving lands a left hand. #T2#
Bage is pushing Irving up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Irving.
Irving working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bage is looking to control Irving's arms but Irving gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bage has his back to the cage.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bage.
Bage blocks a body shot from Irving.
Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bage misses with the head strike.
Bage stalling against the cage.
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Bage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irving scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irving doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bage is pushing Irving up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Irving lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Irving.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irving as Bage tries to tie him up.
Irving misses with a body punch.
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Bage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bage looking to throw knees to the head but Irving is blocking nicely.
Bage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Irving - that landed with a thud.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bage's elbow.
Bage misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bage. #T4#
Irving cracks Bage with a nice body shot.
Bage is breathing heavily.
Irving lands with a right to the head.
Bage blocks an uppercut.
Irving lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bage.
A right hand to the body from Irving.
Irving makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irving.
Irving lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Irving as the two fighters clinch.
Irving throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irving throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irving throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bages head.
Irving lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bage or not.
Irving lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bage backwards.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Bage controls his hands.
Irving lands a right hand.
Irving lands with a light punch inside.
Irving scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Irving dominated that round.
That's time! Bage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Irving closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bage! Irving dives in looking to finish! Bage is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Irving!
Edwin Irving seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 220
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Irving throws a front kick aimed at Rikishi's knee but Rikishi avoids it well.
Irving throws a leg kick but Rikishi moved away.
Rikishi with a poor takedown
and Rikishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irving stuffs the takedown attempt from Rikishi. Rikishi gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Irving moves into the clinch.
Irving doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Irving.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rikishi jumps guard and drags Irving to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rikishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irving working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irving wants to control from the top but Rikishi keeps moving.
Irving is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rikishi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##ES2#
Rikishi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Irving presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Rikishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rikishi.
Rikishi looks winded!
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Irving.
A nice left hand lands by Irving.
Irving stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Irving.
Irving lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rikishi backwards. #ROC#Rikishi is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irving creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rikishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Irving finish him?
Irving throws a big uppercut that drops Rikishi! More strikes from Irving and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rikishi lies dazed against the cage as Irving celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Irving!
A victorious Edwin Irving thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 215
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Irving moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Irving sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Irving's head but Irving sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Irving slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Irving on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Irving counters with a left to the body.
Santos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grapple in the buildup to the fight.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irving throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irving manages to avoid it.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Irving pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Irving settles back down.
A big left from Santos misses.
Irving steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santos.#T1#
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irving looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Irving tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Irving uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Santos works Irving's body with a nice hook.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Irving seems unphased.
Irving blocks a jab.
Santos throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Irving's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Irving's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irving takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Santos misses.
Santos connects with the punch.#ROC#Irving is rocked!
Irving leaves his chin hanging out and Santos seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Irving crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Santos!

Event: ENIGMA 207
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Miekka coming out on top.
Jab by Miekka.
Irving throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irving gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miekka throws a lazy body kick
and Irving counters with a straight right hand.
Irving just misses with a punch to the body.
Puukko Miekka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irving throws a wild body kick that Miekka sees coming a mile off.
Irving moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irving walks into a straight right hand from Miekka.
Miekka misses with a body shot.
Miekka works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irving takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irving misses with a looping right.
Miekka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irving tries to clinch but Miekka moves out of range.
It looked like Miekka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irving on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irving wants to slow Miekka down by chopping away at his legs.
Irving throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Miekka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irving moves away.
Miekka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Miekka lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Miekka.
Miekka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miekka stuns Irving with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irving walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miekka.#ROC#Irving is rocked!
Miekka throws a monster overhand right that drops Irving! Miekka follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puukko Miekka!
Puukko Miekka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Tsering, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irving went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tsering misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsering throws a combination that misses
and Irving counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsering throws a lazy head kick
and Irving counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tenzin Tsering has been cut.
Tsering takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsering gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irving cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irving could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tsering looks winded!
Irving feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tsering crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edwin Irving!
Edwin Irving decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tenzin Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'Without loss, we would not grow. I will be back and better.'.

Event: ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Irving throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irving displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Irving jabs Gentry right on the nose. Gentry blinks but takes it well.
Gentry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentry throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irving.
Irving finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #KD#
Gentry lands a big right hand that sends Irving crashing to the mat! Gentry stays standing though and waves Irving back to his feet!#ROC#Irving is rocked!
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!
Irving displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Irving is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentry finish him?
Irving leaves his chin hanging out and Gentry seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Irving crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Gentry!

Event: ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Bogan checks a low kick from Irving.
Bogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irving jabs Bogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Bogan.#CL#
Bogan has Irving up against the cage in a clinch.
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irving throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irving misses with a body punch.
Irving working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogan blocks an uppercut.
Bogan tries a body shot but Irving blocks it.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
A short right from Bogan on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
Irving tries to work over Bogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bogan blocks an uppercut.
Bogan blocks a body shot from Irving.
Bogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogan's elbow.
Bogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogan controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Irving 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.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Irving blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bogan.
Bogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irving tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irving working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bogan.
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Bogan controls the action.
Irving stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bogan.
Bogan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Irving's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Irving drops to his knees and Bogan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bulk Bogan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Irving lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irving lunges at Raminov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raminov's hand.
Raminov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raminov tries for a takedown but Irving sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raminov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irving is fending him off so far but Raminov persists. Nope, Irving circles away and we're back to standing.
Raminov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raminov takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Raminov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Irving!
Irving could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irving is trying to control Raminov's posture but Raminov avoids it.
Irving prevents Raminov from moving into mount. #T1#
Raminov working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Raminov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raminov working the body and head with strikes.
Raminov controls the position from side control.
Irving struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irving is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Raminov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raminov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irving keeps working.
Raminov looks winded!
Irving sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Irving is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raminov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Irving actively working from the bottom here.
Raminov is just content to waste time from the top position. Irving takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Irving has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raminov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Irving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irving is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raminov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Raminov is trying to control. Irving wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irving is trying to control but Raminov manages to pass to mount!
Irving is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irving really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irving is in a horrible position here. Raminov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Raminov landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malakai Raminov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Raminov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raminov takes one to the chin there.
Irving stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irving scores with a nice strike.
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raminov on the side of the head.
Raminov fails with the takedown
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Raminov is rocked!
Edwin Irving is winning the standup battle so far.
Raminov misses with a takedown
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irving scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raminov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raminov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irving counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwin Irving has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Raminov.
Raminov is breathing heavily.
Raminov has a takedown stuffed.#T1##KD#
Irving sends Raminov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Irving is motioning to the referee to let Raminov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Raminov is still on wobbly legs! Can Irving finish him?
Irving fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Raminov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Raminov looks to clinch but Irving throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Raminov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edwin Irving!
Our winner, Edwin Irving, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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