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Event:
ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Calvin shoots in and drives through. Vakana sprawls well.
Calvin looks for a takedown but Vakana sprawls well.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt - Vakana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and clinches.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
Calvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Vakana is pressed up against the cage. Calvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vakana down to the mat. Vakana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Calvin tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Calvin's head.
Calvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vakana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calvin wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Vakana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calvin goes for a takedown attempt but Vakana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vakana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Calvin drops his hands momentarily and Vakana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Calvin is rocked!
Vakana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vakana wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Calvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Calvin with a big uppercut! Calvin tries to clinch up but Vakana pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Calvin to the mat! Calvin covers up and Vakana unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 221 PPV Russia
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vakana gets a clinch.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vakana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vakana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrosyan working aggressively here.
Vakana has Petrosyan pressed against the cage, preventing Petrosyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vakana tries to work over Petrosyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrosyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vakana's elbow.
Petrosyan takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Vakana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana misses with a punch to the body.
Petrosyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrosyan can't break the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vakana backwards.
Petrosyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrosyan can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
#T1#
Petrosyan blocking some punches.
#BC#
Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Vakana does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Vakana.
Vakana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrosyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Petrosyan is trying to break the clinch but Vakana has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a slapping body shot.
Vakana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrosyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vakana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Vakana. Those never looked like landing.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Vakana manages to avoid it.
Vakana tries to clinch but Petrosyan is having none of it.
A big left from Petrosyan misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrosyan!
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakana wants to clinch.
Petrosyan is looking to counter punch.
Vakana misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
Vakana defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand.
Petrosyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vakana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrosyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side
and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrosyan staying out of range there.
Vakana darts in trying to clinch
and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Petrosyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vakana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrosyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Vakana.
Vakana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrosyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side
enabling Petrosyan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Petrosyan's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrosyan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vakana doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrosyan circles away.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vakana lands with a straight right. Petrosyan didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Vakana clinches. #T4#
Petrosyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana. #BC#
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Vakana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrosyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vakana.
Petrosyan is looking for a counter combo.
Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side
and Petrosyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Petrosyan pushes him off.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Petrosyan tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Petrosyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vakana misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Vakana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vakana misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrosyan looks for the body kick but Vakana saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargis Petrosyan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vakana moves to clinch but Petrosyan breaks away
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side
and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vakana moves to clinch but Petrosyan breaks away
and Petrosyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vakana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vakana connects with the punch.
Vakana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrosyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana tries to clinch up
and Vakana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Petrosyan pushes him off.#T1#
Vakana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vakana tries to clinch but Petrosyan is having none of it.
Petrosyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vakana wants to clinch
and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrosyan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vakana throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice body shot.
Vakana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrosyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vakana can do to turn this around?
Vakana is looking to clinch but Petrosyan is avoiding it.
Vakana scores with the left hand. Petrosyan knows he should have avoided that one.
Vakana throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vakana jabs Petrosyan right on the nose. Petrosyan blinks but takes it well.
Vakana tries to clinch but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vakana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vakana.
Vakana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vakana is looking to clinch but Petrosyan is avoiding it.
Vakana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrosyan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vakana throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Vakana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vakana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Vakana is rocked!
Vakana darts in trying to clinch
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakana is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Vakana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrosyan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Vakana out cold! What a finish! Petrosyan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sargis Petrosyan!
Sargis Petrosyan retains his lightweight title!
Sargis Petrosyan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vakana lands a shot to the body.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Mathis's head.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana lands an elbow inside.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
Mathis can't get the takedown.
Mathis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mathis can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Vakana lands a good knee to the midsection. Mathis won't want to take too many of those.
Mathis looks winded!
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana stops a takedown attempt from Mathis.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walker Mathis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. #T1#
Mathis wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana lands a damaging elbow.
Mathis is trying to pull guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vakana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathis is trying to drag Vakana to the mat but Vakana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mathis tries to score a body lock takedown but Vakana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vakana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Vakana lands a body punch.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Vakana pushes Mathis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakana is working Mathis over against the cage.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mathis takes a shot to the head.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mathiss head.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mathiss head.
Vakana lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
A hook to the body from Vakana.
Vakana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakana controlling the action here for a moment.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a left hand.
Vakana prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Mathis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vakana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vakana stalls.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vakana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathis up against the cage.
Vakana is working Mathis over against the cage.
Vakana lands an elbow inside that Mathis shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Walker Mathis has been cut.#T4#
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vakana lands a left hand.
#ROC#Mathis is rocked!
Vakana lands a body punch.
Mathis is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakana finish him?#KD#
Vakana drops Mathis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mathis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Mathis's head.
Vakana drops Mathis with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Mathis is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 212
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Vakana tries to clinch up but Bronx circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronx misses with a few strikes there.
Bronx misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vakana wants to clinch.
Bronx is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vakana.
Vakana moves away from the strike by Bronx.
Vakana tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vakana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronx connects with a body shot that sends Vakana's belly button to the back.
Bronx misses with a double jab.
Vakana's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vakana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bronx swings for the body but Vakana moves out of range.
Bronx lands an overhand right.
Bronx misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bronx misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bronx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronx looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakana is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Nice body punch from Bronx.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Bronx pushes him off.
Vakana connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vakana slips a jab from Bronx.
Vakana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bronx momentarily.
Vakana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronx misses the shot to the body.
Vakana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and clinches.
Vakana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronx.
A shot in the inside from Vakana.
Bronx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronx has a couple of punches blocked by Vakana.
Vakana keeps control of Bronx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Bronx can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Vakana.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vakana lands a body shot. #T2#
Bronx avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana dodges an elbow strike from Bronx.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Bronx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronx wants a takedown.
Bronx takes a shot to the head.
Vakana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bronx lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vakana backwards.
Vakana is working Bronx over against the cage.
Bronx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronx backwards.
Bronx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronx throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana.
Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bronx's defenses.
Bronx misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakana.
Bronx wants a takedown but no success here.
Bronx misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Bronx's head.
Vakana working aggressively here.
Bronx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana effectively controlling the action here.
Bronx pushes off an throws an elbow but Vakana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Bronx's ribcage. Bronx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana.
Bronx pushes Vakana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bronx lands with a light punch inside.
Vakana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bronx breaks from the clinch.
Vakana tries to clinch up but Bronx circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vakana.
Vakana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronx.
#T4##CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronx misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bronx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronx misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Vakana drives through and clinches with Bronx against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronx.
Vakana digs a right hand into Bronx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronx's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vakana throws an elbow but misses.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronx backwards.
Vakana misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Bronx's head.
Bronx is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronx tries a body shot but Vakana blocks it.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Bronx's head.
Vakana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronx's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vakana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vakana misses with a wild combination.
Bronx misses with an uppercut. Vakana saw that one coming.
Vakana wants to clinch.
Vakana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bronx lands with a nice combination. Vakana backs away looking to recover.
Vakana tries to clinch up but Bronx circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronx connects with a jab.
Vakana tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vakana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronx.
Vakana wants to counter with a clinch but Bronx pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronx tries to bum rush Vakana with a series of wild strikes but Vakana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronx misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely.
Vakana tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vakana is looking to clinch but Bronx is avoiding it.
Vakana ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Vakana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bronx lands a jab to Vakana's midsection.
Vakana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vakana tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronx scores with a hook.
Bronx is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vakana slips under a jab.
Vakana tries to clinch there but Bronx circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronx misses the target.
Bronx misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely.
Vakana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bronx throws a right hand that Vakana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vakana also avoids with ease.
Bronx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronx throws a big shot that misses.
Vakana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronx is looking to counter the offense by Vakana and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronx misses the target.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Bronx pushes him off.
Vakana wants to clinch up but Bronx keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Vakana gets a clinch.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronx tries to break free but Vakana pushes him back against the cage.
Vakana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakana is leaning against Bronx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronx avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
Bronx scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronx.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bronx breaks the clinch.
Bronx misses with a looping left.
Vakana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vakana.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Bronx pushes him off.
Bronx keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronx throws a lazy right hand but Vakana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Vakana instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vakana.
#BC#
Bronx breaks the clinch.
Vakana avoids the body shot from Bronx.
#CL2#
Vakana clinches up against the cage.
Vakana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vakana lands an elbow inside that Bronx shrugs off. #T3#
Bronx is trying to force a seperation but Vakana has the dominant position.
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronx backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronx tries to throw a body punch but Vakana avoids it by throwing Bronx back against the cage.
Vakana lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
#ROC2#Bronx is rocked!
A short right from Vakana on the inside.
Oh Bronx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronx backwards.
Vakana missing with knees to the body.
Bronx misses with a punch to the body.
Bronx has a couple of punches blocked by Vakana.
Vakana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronx.
Bronx has a couple of punches blocked by Vakana.
Vakana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bronx or not.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Bronx's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Vakana dips a shoulder and cracks Bronx with a mighty uppercut! Bronx falls back against the cage and Vakana unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bronx is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vakana screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 208
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vakana darts in and clinches Inventius up against the cage.
Vakana is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vakana has his back to the cage.
Inventius struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakana controls his hands.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Inventius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inventius throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Vakana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inventius's brow.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Inventius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vakana can't fight it off and eventually Inventius manages to take the fight to the floor. Vakana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Inventius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vakana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vakana has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Vakana from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vakana stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Inventius has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vakana manages to get his head free but now Inventius has transitioned to an armbar! Vakana grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Inventius! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinarus Inventius!
Pinarus Inventius retains his lightweight title!
Pinarus Inventius 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 205
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Vakana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Vakana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Vakana blocks it.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vakana lands a right hand.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana misses with an elbow strike.
Vakana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakana's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vakana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher scores with the left hand. Vakana knows he should have avoided that one.
Gallagher throws a hook but Vakana avoids it easily.
We've been told by Gallagher's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Vakana moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallagher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakana uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vakana tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Vakana back against the cage.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Vakana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
Vakana prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana lands a left hand.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallagher.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Vakana misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Vakana avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Vakana misses with the head strike.
Gallagher wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakana throws an elbow but it misses.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher tries to break free but Vakana pushes him back against the cage.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Vakana's head.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vakana instigates a clinch.
Vakana has Gallagher pressed against the cage, preventing Gallagher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vakana's head backwards.#CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and pushes Gallagher back into the cage.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher works on Vakana's body with a couple of short punches.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Vakana throws an elbow but it misses.
Vakana gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vakana lands a left hand.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
Vakana misses with a body punch.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vakana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gallagher's efforts to push away.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vakana is working Gallagher over against the cage.
Vakana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gallagher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vakana backwards.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Vakana tries to clinch up but Gallagher circles away and keeps his distance.
Vakana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Gallagher tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vakana avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
A lazy left from Gallagher finds it's target.#CL2#
Vakana clinches.
Nice body punch from Gallagher - that landed with a thud.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Gallagher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gallagher lands with a light punch inside.
Vakana blocks an uppercut.
Vakana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Gallagher pushes Vakana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher takes an elbow to the temple.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vakana is leaning against Gallagher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Vakana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana. #T2#
Vakana swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakana working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vakana.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vakana backwards.
Vakana blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Vakana lands a right hand.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Gallagher avoids the elbow strike from Vakana, against the cage.
Vakana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher lands with a left to the head.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Motum Vakana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher wants to break free but Vakana has control.
Vakana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
A short right from Vakana on the inside.
Vakana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vakana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vakana tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vakana backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vakana moves into the clinch.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Vakana moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Vakana avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Vakana.
Vakana has Gallagher pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakana prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vakana as Gallagher tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
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 Desmond Gallagher will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vakana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.#CL2#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Gallagher.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
Vakana misses with a body punch.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Vakana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch but Vakana keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Vakana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana blocking some punches.
Gallagher trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.#T2#
Gallagher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher is pushing Vakana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Vakana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Vakana on the inside.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana works on Gallagher's body with a couple of short punches.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Gallagher's ribcage. Gallagher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #ROC2#Gallagher is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Vakana.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallagher avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.#T3#
Vakana throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
A right handed body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Vakana.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana throws a big uppercut that drops Gallagher! More strikes from Vakana and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gallagher lies dazed against the cage as Vakana celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
A very excited looking Motum Vakana rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Job connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Job.
Job blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Vakana.
Job prevents a body shot from Vakana.
Come on Vakana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vakana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Hans Job has been cut.
Vakana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vakana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Job or not.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Job throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana.
Job is trying to force a seperation but Vakana has the dominant position.#T1#
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Job is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Job has had enough of the clinch but Vakana keeps him there for the moment.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Job wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
Vakana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Job's efforts to push away.
Job is trying to maintain a safe position but Vakana gets an underhook and turns Job into the cage.
Vakana can't find room to land a body shot as Job controls the action.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Job is trying to force a seperation but Vakana has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakana is stalling here.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Job tries to stall but Vakana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Job blocking some punches.
Vakana working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job stalling in the clinch but Vakana improves position. #T3#
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vakana.
Vakana is pushing Job up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana gets through Job's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Job blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana working aggressively here.
Vakana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vakana misses with some punches.
#T4#
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Job is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana prevents Job from breaking the clinch.
Vakana working aggressively here.
Vakana has Job pressed against the cage, preventing Job from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vakana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vakana is keeping busy.
A short right from Vakana.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Job looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Job's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Job.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana lands a body punch.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Vakana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Job looking to stall.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job avoids the elbow strike from Vakana, against the cage.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakana throws a punch but it's blocked by Job.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Job trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana pushes off an throws an elbow but Job leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vakana pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakana throws a punch but it's blocked by Job.
Job trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vakana is working Job over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Vakana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Job's defenses. #T2#
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jobs head.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
Vakana swings wildly with an uppercut but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vakana is keeping busy.
Vakana pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Job! Vakana unloads with more strikes and Job sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Sao Paulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sao Paulo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vakana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sao Paulo jumps guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Sao Paulo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vakana to keep the fight standing.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but Vakana holds him up against the cage and eventually Sao Paulo drops back down to his feet.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
A right handed body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana digs a right hand into Sao Paulo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sao Paulo's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vakana to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana is leaning against Sao Paulo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sao Paulo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vakana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Sao Paulo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sao Paulo trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana is pushing Sao Paulo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Sao Paulo looks winded!
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Sao Paulo's head.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Sao Paulo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Vakana closes the distance and pushes Sao Paulo back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana pushes Sao Paulo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vakana.
Vakana lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sao Paulo's brow. #TD2#
Sao Paulo jumps into guard, dragging Vakana to the mat.
Sao Paulo keeping full guard, as Vakana tries to pass.
Sao Paulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vakana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vakana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Sao Paulo is trying to hold Vakana in close to prevent damage but Vakana has managed to pass into half guard.
Vakana controlling the action here.
Sao Paulo wants to control but Vakana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
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.
Sao Paulo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vakana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vakana working Sao Paulo over with strikes here.
Vakana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vakana controlling the position easily from mount.
Vakana raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL#
Sao Paulo gets tackled into the cage by Vakana. Vakana maintains the clinch.
Vakana prevents Sao Paulo from breaking the clinch.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sao Paulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sao Paulo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
Vakana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao Paulo can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
Sao Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vakana closes the distance and clinches.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana lands a right hand. #T1#
Sao Paulo working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Sao Paulo jumps guard but Vakana stands there with Sao Paulo around his waist. Sao Paulo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vakana is struggling to control the position.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vakana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Vakana presses Sao Paulo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sao Paulo is trying to break the clinch but Vakana is controlling him.
Sao Paulo avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Sao Paulo can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Vakana lands a right hand.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sao Paulo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vakana pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sao Paulo is trying to maintain a safe position but Vakana gets an underhook and turns Sao Paulo into the cage.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3##BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sao Paulo shoots in for a double leg but Vakana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Motum Vakana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vakana takes the fight into the clinch.
Sao Paulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sao Paulo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Vakana.
Sao Paulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Sao Paulo lands a knee to the head.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Sao Paulo is rocked!
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sao Paulo is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakana finish him?
Vakana gets through Sao Paulo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakana dips a shoulder and cracks Sao Paulo with a mighty uppercut! Sao Paulo falls back against the cage and Vakana unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sao Paulo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vakana screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws the left hand but Vakana avoids the punch easily.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Vakana has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vakana has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A hook to the body from Vakana.
A right hand to the body from Vakana.
Vakana has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Vakana.
Jones can't break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Vakana on the inside.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Vakana has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakana has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Vakana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a right hand.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Vakana has him pressed against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Vakana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is trying to break free.#T3#
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Vakana.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana blocks an uppercut.
Vakana gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones wants to break free but Vakana has control.
Vakana has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vakana as Jones tries to tie him up.
Vakana presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jones is trying to stall.
Vakana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones is trying to push Vakana away but Vakana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Vakana improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Vakana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Vakana.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vakana.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break free but Vakana has control.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
Vakana lands a left hand.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vakana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with some punches.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Motum Vakana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vakana is stalling here.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Vakana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Vakana.
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakana lands a right hand.
Vakana presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Vakana presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vakana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Vakana as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. #T3#
The referee calls for Vakana to work.
Vakana is working Jones over against the cage.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vakana. #T4#
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vakana gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jones out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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