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Event:
ENIGMA 254
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Villalobos. Vakana slaps away a takedown attempt from Villalobos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Villalobos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vakana to score with a decent uppercut. Vakana lands a jab to the nose. Villalobos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vakana throws a series of punches but Villalobos avoids them all with ease. It looked like Villalobos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vakana blocks a head kick by Villalobos.
Villalobos misses with a double jab.
Hernando Villalobos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Villalobos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A decent looking cross lands there for Vakana. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vakana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Villalobos misses with the combination.
Villalobos throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Vakana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vakana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1# Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Villalobos controls his hands.
Villalobos lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Villalobos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vakana throws a right and a left that both miss. Vakana cracks Villalobos with a good jab. Villalobos looks for a takedown but Vakana sprawls well. Vakana is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Villalobos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Villalobos throws a head kick but Vakana moves out of range.
Villalobos throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Villalobos takes a body punch but keeps moving. Villalobos swings widly with a right hand
and Vakana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Villalobos misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely. Vakana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villalobos.
#T2# Villalobos looks to land a left hand but Vakana moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Villalobos gets tackled into the cage by Vakana. Vakana maintains the clinch. 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! Villalobos jumps guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Vakana has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Villalobos digs a right hand into Vakana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vakana's gas tank. #TD# Villalobos pulls guard effortlessly. Vakana trying to control the position from guard on top but Villalobos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Villalobos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vakana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vakana throwing strikes but missing. Vakana slips nicely into half guard. Villalobos moves into full guard.
#T3# Vakana postures up.
Vakana throws a big right hand that misses. Vakana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB# Villalobos has his feet on Vakana's thighs here. He's pushed Vakana off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vakana screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hernando Villalobos! Hernando Villalobos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 248
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Jaworski moves out of range of the strikes. Vakana misses with a straight right. Jaworski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Jaworski pushes him off. Jaworski scores with a punch to the head. Jaworski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jaworski scores with a shot to the body.
Jaworski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaworski closes the distance looking to clinch and Vakana counters with a straight right hand. Jaworski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaworski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vakana on the side of the head. Jaworski fails in his attempt to clinch. A slow jab from Jaworski misses its intended target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Vakana misses its intended target. Jaworski takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Anastazy Jaworski has been cut. Vakana misses with a hook. Jaworski ducked under it nicely. Jaworski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vakana.#T1# Vakana misses with a straight left. Jaworski tries to counter by clinching up but Vakana breaks away and moves out of range. Vakana moves away from the strike by Jaworski. Jaworski lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaworski punishes Vakana's body with a nice straight punch. Jaworski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vakana to score with a decent uppercut. Jaworski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vakana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Vakana connects with a right hand. Jaworski shakes it off. Jaworski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vakana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaworski. Vakana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jaworski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jaworski throws a jab but it's blocked by Vakana. A little jabbing left from Vakana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jaworski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaworski throws a body shot but no joy. Vakana throws the left hand but Jaworski avoids the punch easily.#T2# 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! Vakana misses with a hook. Nice uppercut there from Jaworski. Jaworski swings for the body but Vakana moves out of range.
Vakana avoids the body shot from Jaworski.
#CL2# Vakana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaworski, pushing him back against the cage. 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 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaworski backwards. Vakana is leaning against Jaworski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jaworski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jaworski fails to land. Vakana lands an elbow inside that Jaworski shrugs off. Jaworski lands a left hand.
Jaworski misses with some punches.
Jaworski takes an elbow to the temple. Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaworski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakana uses good head movement to avoid it. Jaworski misses with some punches.
Vakana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana tries a body shot but Jaworski blocks it.
#T3# A short right from Vakana on the inside. Jaworski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vakana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vakana looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jaworski takes a shot to the head. Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jaworski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakana. Jaworski can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
Jaworski throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Vakana.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head. Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Jaworski is rocked! Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Jaworski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vakana gets through Jaworski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaworski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakana. A shot in the inside from Vakana. Jaworski misses with a hook from the clinch. A short body shot lands from Vakana as the two fighters clinch.
#T4# Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaworski backwards. Jaworski tries to work over Vakana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vakana lands a big right hand that drops Jaworski! The killer instinct kicks in and Vakana finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vakana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, 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 239
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1# Buttlovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Buttlovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vakana. Buttlovin lands with a hook. Vakana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Buttlovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vakana. As Vakana backs off Buttlovin throws a huge counter combo but Vakana manages to avoid it all. Buttlovin shoots in and drives through. Vakana sprawls well. Motum Vakana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Vakana pushes Buttlovin up against the cage in a clinch. Buttlovin fails to pull guard.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Vakana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch. Buttlovin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle. Buttlovin blocks a body shot from Vakana. Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vakana has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Buttlovin blocks a body shot from Vakana. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vakana scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Funky Buttlovin has been cut.#T1# Vakana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana. A head punch blocked on the inside by Buttlovin. Vakana lands with a right to the head. Vakana digs a right hand underneath Buttlovin's ribcage. Buttlovin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buttlovin backwards. Vakana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Buttlovin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Buttlovin is rocked! Vakana misses with the head strike.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut. Buttlovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakana finish him? Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buttlovin's defenses. Vakana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buttlovin seems to have recovered his senses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vakana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Buttlovin has a couple of punches blocked by Vakana.
Vakana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2# Vakana presses Buttlovin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Still in the clinch, Vakana scores with a nice short uppercut. Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vakana lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Vakana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vakana working aggressively here.
Vakana missing with knees to the body.
Vakana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buttlovin prevents a body shot from Vakana. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vakana obliges. Vakana blocks an uppercut.
Vakana prevents a body shot from Buttlovin. Vakana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Buttlovin blocks a body shot from Vakana. Buttlovin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana misses with the head strike.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Buttlovin on the inside. Vakana lands a right hand. Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buttlovin's defenses. Vakana works on Buttlovin's body with a couple of short punches. Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vakana has a couple of punches blocked by Buttlovin.
Buttlovin misses with some punches.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Buttlovin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakana. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vakana has a couple of punches blocked by Buttlovin.
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. Vakana lands a knee to the head.
Vakana has a couple of punches blocked by Buttlovin.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buttlovin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Buttlovin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vakana walks away with a smile on his face. Buttlovin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Buttlovin. Buttlovin slips a jab from Vakana. Vakana misses with a straight right. #CL# Vakana moves into the clinch. Vakana gets through Buttlovin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Funky Buttlovin's cut even more. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Buttlovin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buttlovin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Funky Buttlovin's cut. 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##CL# Vakana drives through and clinches with Buttlovin against the cage.
Motum Vakana has scored more points in the clinch so far. Buttlovin scores with a shoulder strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Vakana throws an elbow but misses. Buttlovin tries to pull guard but Vakana holds him up against the cage and eventually Buttlovin drops back down to his feet.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head. Buttlovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakana uses good head movement to avoid it. Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Buttlovin takes a shot to the head. Vakana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buttlovin jumps guard but Vakana stands there with Buttlovin around his waist. Buttlovin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vakana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buttlovin is defending well for now. Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Buttlovin's head. Vakana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buttlovin is defending well for now.#T1# Vakana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Buttlovin takes a shot to the head. Vakana throws a head punch that misses. Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buttlovin backwards. Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vakana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buttlovin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vakana lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buttlovin. Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vakana tries to land knees in the clinch but Buttlovin avoids the damage to the body. Buttlovin jumps guard but Vakana stands there with Buttlovin around his waist. Buttlovin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Buttlovin. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.#T2# Vakana scores with a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. Vakana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buttlovin avoids it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana. Vakana lands an elbow inside that Buttlovin shrugs off. Vakana tries to land knees in the clinch but Buttlovin avoids the damage to the body. Buttlovin blocks an elbow strike from Vakana.
Buttlovin blocks an uppercut.
Vakana swings wildly with an uppercut but Buttlovin uses good head movement to avoid it. Buttlovin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vakana gets through Buttlovin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana. Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vakana lands a body shot. Vakana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buttlovin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away.
Vakana throws a lazy right hand but Buttlovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vakana scores with a jab. Vakana throws a looping overhand right but Buttlovin ducks down to avoid it. Vakana cracks Buttlovin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Buttlovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vakana.#CL# Vakana moves into the clinch. Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buttlovin backwards. Buttlovin jumps guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short left from Buttlovin. Buttlovin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakana controls his hands.
#T4# Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buttlovins head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Buttlovin successfully pulls guard.
Vakana trying to control but Buttlovin is working from the bottom. Buttlovin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buttlovin keeping moving, preventing Vakana from controlling successfully. Vakana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Buttlovin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakana defends it easily. Vakana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vakana slips nicely into half guard. Vakana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Buttlovin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vakana is working away from the top position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Funky Buttlovin's cut. That's time! Vakana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Buttlovin lands a really nice looking cross but Vakana seems unphased.
Vakana with a jab. Buttlovin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vakana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Buttlovin to counter with a crisp jab. #KD# Vakana drops Buttlovin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Buttlovin looks back up at him and smiles so Vakana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buttlovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Vakana lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Buttlovin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (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 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Souza tries for a takedown but Vakana circles away easily and Vakana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Duane Souza has been cut. Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A little feinted left hand from Vakana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Vakana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land. Vakana pushes off an throws an elbow but Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #TD2# Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Vakana working a defensive guard but Souza passes into half guard.
Vakana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Vakana is looking to improve his position.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Souza is looking to advance position but Vakana won't allow it. #T1# Vakana tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control. Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vakana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Vakana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg. Ground and pound from Souza. Vakana is looking to improve his position.
Vakana has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Souza is trying to control. Vakana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakana is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2# Vakana tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control. Souza wants to take a breather but Vakana is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vakana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg. Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakana has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vakana defends the submission attempt.#T3# Souza prevents Vakana from improving his position. Souza is trying to control. Vakana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vakana could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Souza has cracked it and Vakana is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Souza! Duane Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Mfer. Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mfer throws the left hand but Vakana avoids the punch easily. Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Vakana defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand. Vakana is looking to counter punch. Vakana misses with a looping left. Vakana wants to clinch. A big left from Vakana misses. Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vakana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vakana tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it. #CL# Vakana moves into the clinch. Vakana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vakana is trying to maintain a safe position but Mfer gets an underhook and turns Vakana into the cage. Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Mfer. Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vakana backwards. #T1# Nice body punch from Mfer. Vakana throws an elbow but it misses.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside. Mfer is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards. Mfer lands an uppercut. Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mfer throws a series of punches but Vakana avoids them all with ease. Vakana slips a straight right by Mfer. Mfer misses with a looping left. A big right from Vakana misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Vakana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Vakana clinches. #T2# Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Vakana avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage. Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mfer blocks a body shot from Vakana. Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside. Vakana takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vakana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Vakana takes one to the chin there. Vakana looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely. Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Vakana defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand. Vakana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vakana moves to clinch but Mfer breaks away #KD2# and Mfer counters with a crisp one two that drops Vakana! Mfer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vakana to his feet! Vakana is in big trouble!#ROC2#Vakana is rocked! Vakana thows a left - swing and a miss! Oh Vakana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vakana throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off. Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mfer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vakana to the canvas! Vakana doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mfer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer! Mickey Mfer retains his lightweight title! Mickey Mfer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Herman tries to land knees in the clinch but Vakana avoids the damage to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. Vakana lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana. Herman is trying to pull guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana. Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head. Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head. 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! Vakana lands a nice shot to the body. Vakana lands a shoulder strike. Herman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vakana prevents it.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakana pulls him back up using the underhooks. Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman. Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
#T1# Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Herman backwards. Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. Vakana lands an uppercut. Herman looking to stall.
Vakana lands a body shot. Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away.
Vakana lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Herman is looking to close the distance but Vakana sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Herman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Herman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Motum Vakana! Motum Vakana is the new lightweight champion! 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 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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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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