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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Klasson does no damage.
Klasson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leary. Klasson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klasson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leary counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klasson throws an off balance right hand
and Leary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Klasson's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klasson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeary.
Leary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klasson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Klasson misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leary! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson connects with a solid leg kick.
Klasson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leary counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klasson thinking.
Klasson connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klasson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leary's waist but Leary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klasson off to one side.
Leary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Klasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klasson throws a right hand that misses
and Leary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leary throws a jab but it's blocked by Klasson.
Klasson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leary moves away.
Leary missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klasson throws a right hand that Leary ducks under and follows up with a left that Leary also avoids with ease.
James Leary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klasson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klasson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klasson looks to throw a body kick
and Leary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klasson shoots and misses
and Leary counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Klasson is predictable there
and Leary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klasson lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leary stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Klasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Klasson throws a hook to the side of Leary's head but Leary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klasson misses with a lunging right hand
and Leary counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Vincent Klasson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Klasson.
Klasson throws an overhand right that lands on Leary's shoulder, as Leary tries to avoid the shot.
Leary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klasson throws an off balance right hand
and Leary counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klasson misses with a hook
and Leary counters with a straight right hand.
Leary walks into a stiff left hand from Klasson.
A cross from Klasson lands.
Klasson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leary staying out of range there.
Klasson misses with a combination
and Leary counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Klasson throws an off balance right hand
and Leary counters with a nice uppercut.
Klasson throws a jab when Leary was well out of range.
Leary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klasson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klasson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leary's sensitive parts.
Klasson misses with a right hand
letting Leary counter with a right hand.
Klasson misses with a lunging right hand
and Leary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Klasson is rocked!
Klasson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leary counters with a huge left! Klasson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Leary isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Klasson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Leary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Leary!
James Leary spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 223
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klasson is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Klasson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Klasson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Souza keeping full guard, as Klasson tries to pass. #SUB#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klasson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klasson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klasson is aware though and is defending well.
Klasson looking to pass the guard.
Klasson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Klasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klasson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klasson is aware though and is defending well.
Klasson is pushing down on Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Klasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klasson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klasson's back!
Klasson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Souza somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Klasson wants to control his opponent's hands but Souza gets his hands free. #SUB#
Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Souza is not going to allow Klasson to sit and survive in this position.
Klasson wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Klasson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Klasson for a finish. #SUB#
Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Klasson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza missing with punches from the back.
Klasson wants to get back to his feet.
Souza is looking to control Klasson but Klasson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Can Klasson hold on?! Souza is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T3#
Klasson tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Souza working for the choke.
Klasson 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.
Klasson breaks Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Klasson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.#SUB#
Klasson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klasson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Klasson passes Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Klasson passes to side control.
Klasson works to advance to full mount. Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Klasson prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Klasson looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klasson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blake Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Klasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Klasson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Souza tries to roll over but Klasson keeps him under control.
Souza moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Souza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klasson defends it easily.
Souza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klasson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klasson is pushing down on Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Klasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Klasson content to control rather than advance.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Klasson is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Klasson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vincent Klasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klasson wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Klasson is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
#SUB2#
Klasson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Klasson eventually gives up the hold.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Klasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klasson is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Klasson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Klasson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Souza is looking to control Klasson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souza avoid being mounted?
Souza gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Klasson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klasson is one step ahead there.
Klasson stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Klasson keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Klasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Klasson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Klasson keeps trying to improve his position.
Klasson is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Klasson is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Klasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Klasson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Klasson advances to full mount.
Klasson wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
Klasson controlling the position easily from mount.
Souza is looking to improve his position but Klasson isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is controlling an arm, preventing Klasson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Klasson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klasson is looking to work his way around to Souza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Klasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Klasson wants to take his opponent's back but Souza doesn't allow it.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza has given up his back. Will we see Klasson going for some submissions?
#T2#
Souza prevents Klasson from getting a body triangle.
Klasson controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Souza is trying to defend against the choke here but Klasson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Klasson Tightens the hold and Souza taps out furiously! Klasson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Klasson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 218
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Klasson with the inside leg kick.
Klasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunktuous connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Klasson.
Bunktuous misses with a hook.
Klasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Klasson lands with a kick to the temple. Bunktuous shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunktuous has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Bunktuous misses.
Klasson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Bunktuous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klasson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunktuous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klasson manages to avoid it.
Klasson tries to land a body kick
and Bunktuous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunktuous misses the jab.
Klasson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!#TD2#
Bunktuous gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Klasson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bunktuous has control of Klasson's left arm, preventing Klasson from doing any damage. #T1#
Bunktuous working a defensive guard here.
Bunktuous has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klasson has passed into side control.
Bunktuous gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bunktuous is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Klasson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klasson is controlling the pace.
Bunktuous is trying to control but Klasson passes into side control!
Bunktuous tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bunktuous struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Klasson tries for a kimura but Bunktuous is defending well.
Bunktuous manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bunktuous sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bunktuous works his way into full mount!
Klasson can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bunktuous controlling his opponent.
Bunktuous is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Klasson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bunktuous is looking to stand but Klasson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Klasson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bunktuous is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Klasson holds on to Bunktuous around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Klasson is trying to escape the mount.
Bunktuous takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammy Bunktuous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bunktuous scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Bunktuous as Klasson shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunktuous misses the target.
Bunktuous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Klasson. That snapped Bunktuous's head back.
Rammy Bunktuous is winning the standup battle so far.
Klasson shoots in for a takedown but Bunktuous shows good takedown defense.
Klasson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klasson slips under a jab from Bunktuous.
Klasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunktuous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunktuous moves out of range of the body kick from Klasson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunktuous punishes Klasson's body with a nice straight punch.
Klasson wants to land a leg kick but Bunktuous is out of range.
It looked like Bunktuous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vincent Klasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bunktuous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klasson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunktuous's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunktuous checks a leg kick. #T1#
Bunktuous wants to clinch.
Klasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunktuous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klasson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunktuous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bunktuous.#TD2#
Klasson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunktuous is pressing down on Klasson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunktuous 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.
Bunktuous is pulling down on Klasson's head. It's preventing any offense from Klasson, at least for the moment.
Klasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunktuous is retaining full guard. #T2#
Klasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunktuous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunktuous trying to control the position here.
Klasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bunktuous working a defensive guard here.
Bunktuous is pulling down on Klasson's head. It's preventing any offense from Klasson, at least for the moment.
Bunktuous controls Klasson momentarily but Klasson frees himself. #T3#
Bunktuous is controlling Klasson's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rammy Bunktuous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klasson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Klasson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunktuous misses the shot to the body.
Klasson avoids the body shot from Bunktuous.
Klasson throws a sloppy head kick and Bunktuous moves out of range easily.
Klasson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunktuous misses the target.
Bunktuous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klasson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunktuous lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Klasson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunktuous's sensitive parts.
Klasson tests Bunktuous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunktuous takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Klasson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Klasson has a takedown stuffed.
Rammy Bunktuous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Klasson.
Bunktuous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunktuous misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klasson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bunktuous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klasson throws a leg kick but Bunktuous moved away.
Bunktuous throws a shot from downtown. Klasson moves away and avoids it.
Klasson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunktuous sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Klasson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bunktuous can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Klasson tries for a kimura but Bunktuous is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Klasson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Klasson throws a low kick, looking for Bunktuous's leg but Bunktuous calmly moves out of range.
Bunktuous looks to land a left hand but Klasson moved out of range nicely.
Bunktuous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klasson manages to avoid it.
Bunktuous takes a swing at Klasson's ribcage but misses.
Bunktuous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bunktuous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunktuous. Klasson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Klasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunktuous just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunktuous throws a hook but Klasson blocks it.
Klasson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Bunktuous misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Klasson.
Bunktuous throws a hook but Klasson blocks it.
Bunktuous stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klasson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Klasson avoids the body shot from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous throws a hook but Klasson blocks it.
Bunktuous connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunktuous scores with a body shot.
Bunktuous throws a jab but it's blocked by Klasson.
Klasson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunktuous checks it well.
Bunktuous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Klasson feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Klasson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bunktuous controlling the position well.
Vincent Klasson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Klasson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunktuous is just riding it out for now. Klasson eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Klasson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunktuous defends it well.
Klasson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klasson trying to control the action but Bunktuous is working from the bottom.
Bunktuous is pressing down on Klasson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunktuous has his hands on Klasson's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bunktuous looking to control.
Klasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunktuous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunktuous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunktuous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunktuous trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunktuous controls Klasson momentarily but Klasson frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bunktuous pulls Klasson in close to his closed guard and prevents Klasson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klasson lands with a cross.
Klasson goes for a double leg but Bunktuous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bunktuous continues to drive forward.#T4#
Klasson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bunktuous misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bunktuous.
Klasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunktuous misses with a body shot.
Bunktuous avoids the head kick by Klasson.
Bunktuous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klasson throws a lazy body kick
and Bunktuous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klasson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunktuous throwing a counter right hand but Klasson manages to avoid it.
Klasson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klasson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klasson fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rammy Bunktuous showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunktuous has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rammy Bunktuous!
Rammy Bunktuous decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 212
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Klasson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Leary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klasson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leary was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Klasson as he connects with a hook.
Leary avoids the head kick by Klasson.
Leary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Klasson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leary as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Leary misses the target.
Klasson keeps Leary at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leary missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klasson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klasson throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
Leary avoids the head kick by Klasson.
Klasson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Klasson throws a head kick that half lands.
Klasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leary misses the jab.
Leary takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klasson delivers a nice body kick.
Klasson throws a shot from downtown. Leary moves away and avoids it.
Leary is looking to counter punch.
Leary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klasson.
James Leary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Klasson.
Klasson connects with a solid leg kick.
Klasson misses with a takedown attempt - Leary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James Leary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klasson tries to land a leg kick but Leary saw it coming and moves away.
Klasson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leary takes a step back to recover.
Klasson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Klasson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leary's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klasson.
Klasson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klasson misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Leary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klasson misses with a head kick.
Klasson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Leary was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klasson.
Klasson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leary avoids it really well and circles away.
Leary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klasson misses with a head kick.
Klasson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klasson shoots in but Leary avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Klasson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leary counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Leary. No joy for Klasson on that attempt.
Klasson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leary quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klasson misses with a right hand
and Leary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vincent Klasson has been cut.
Klasson misses with a head kick.
Klasson shoots in but no luck this time.
Leary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Klasson misses
and Leary counters with a straight right hand.
Leary is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leary takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klasson shoots in but Leary avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klasson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Leary bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leary stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leary wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Leary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klasson looks winded!
Leary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Leary misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klasson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klasson wants to stay close but Leary steps back to make room for something. Klasson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Leary and Klasson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Leary!
James Leary retains his bantamweight title!
James Leary decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 209
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from King misses.
Klasson ducks under a wild hook from King.
Klasson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like JT King has been cut.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klasson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King throws a shot from downtown. Klasson moves away and avoids it.
Klasson attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Klasson defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Klasson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Klasson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Klasson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
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!#SUB#
Klasson wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King has a hand on Klasson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Klasson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
King looks winded!
King working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Klasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Klasson looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
King has given up his back. Will we see Klasson going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Klasson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but King is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Klasson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! King taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Klasson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 206
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Klasson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Klasson is predictable there
and Gill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Klasson's knee momentarily.
Klasson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Klasson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klasson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gill sprawls well. He's pushed Klasson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Klasson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klasson won't allow Gill to sweep him here.
Gill being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Klasson stands and throws Gill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klasson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gill looks calm but he's in trouble here. Klasson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gill is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Klasson lets go of the hold and Gill can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vincent Klasson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn fails with a takedown attempt.
Klasson fails to land the takedown.
Klasson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klasson shoots for a takedown but Horn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Klasson clinches up against the cage.
Horn throws an elbow that misses.
Klasson tries to score a body lock takedown but Horn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alden Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Klasson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson trying to land knees to the body.
Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Klasson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Klasson has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Klasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klasson tries for a takedown but Horn manages to get underhooks.
Horn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klasson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klasson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horn tries to break free but Klasson pushes him back against the cage.
Horn tries to pull guard but Klasson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Klasson has picked Horn up - he's going for a ride! Klasson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Klasson moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that! #T2#
Klasson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Horn's face.
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.
Klasson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Klasson content just to control the position here.
Horn wants to control but Klasson is having none of it.
Horn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Klasson controlling the pace for now.
Klasson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Klasson controlling the position easily from mount.
Horn is just holding on here. Klasson manages to take his back.
Klasson keeps control of the position easily here as Horn tries to buck him off.
Klasson not allowing Horn to control his hands.
Klasson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Klasson has his arm under Horn's chin here. Game over son! Klasson squeezes tightly and Horn is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Klasson! |
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