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Event:
ENIGMA 246
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Xornimada rushes Jung Bin and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung Bin.
Jung Bin blocks an uppercut.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung Bin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung Bin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung Bin.
Jung Bin tries to break free but Xornimada pushes him back against the cage.
Jung Bin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jung Bin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung Bin. #TD2#
Jung Bin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xornimada regains guard immediately.
Jung Bin postures up and lands a big shot to Xornimada's brow.
Jung Bin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jung Bin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Jung Bin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jung Bin distracts Xornimada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Jung Bin works over Xornimada with some ground and pound from guard.
Jung Bin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jung Bin trying to control but Xornimada is working from the bottom.
Jung Bin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Xornimada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xornimada pulls Jung Bin in to control the position.
Jung Bin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jung Bin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jung Bin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jung Bin lands a couple of elbows.
Jung Bin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xornimada wants to sweep here but Jung Bin controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung Bin controlling from the top position.
Jung Bin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xornimada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Xornimada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung Bin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung Bin trying to control the position from guard on top but Xornimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Xornimada has his foot on Jung Bin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung Bin works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung Bin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Xornimada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Jung Bin is stalling in the full guard.
Jung Bin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Xornimada looking for a guillotine here but Jung Bin defends easily.
Jung Bin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jung Bin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Xornimada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jung Bin trying to control the position from guard on top but Xornimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung Bin controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xornimada has momentary wrist control but Jung Bin slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Jung Bin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Xornimada looking for a guillotine here but Jung Bin defends easily.
Jung Bin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jung Bin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xornimada wants to sweep but no luck.
Xornimada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jung Bin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Jung Bin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jung Bin gets tackled into the cage by Xornimada. Xornimada maintains the clinch.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung Bin.
Jung Bin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xornimada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung Bin wants a takedown but no success here.
Xornimada tries to work over Jung Bin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung Bin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung Bin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Jung Bin has Xornimada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xornimada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muharib Xornimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jung Bin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Jung Bin pulls guard successfully.
Xornimada connects with a couple of short punches.
Xornimada is working Jung Bin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jung Bin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xornimada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xornimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung Bin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Xornimada tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung Bin is retaining full guard.
Xornimada trying to control but Jung Bin is working from the bottom.
Jung Bin has control of Xornimada's left arm, preventing Xornimada from doing any damage. #SUB#
Xornimada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jung Bin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Xornimada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim Jung Bin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jung Bin keeping moving, preventing Xornimada from controlling successfully.
Jung Bin controlling Xornimada's posture.
Xornimada tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung Bin is retaining full guard.
Jung Bin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jung Bin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Xornimada moves into the clinch.
Xornimada digs a right hand underneath Jung Bin's ribcage. Jung Bin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xornimada lands a right hand.
Xornimada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jung Bin backwards. #T3##BC2#
Jung Bin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xornimada swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung Bin.
Jung Bin wants to clinch up but Xornimada keeps it at a distance.
Jung Bin is looking to clinch but Xornimada is avoiding it.
Xornimada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jung Bin is defended easily by Xornimada.
Xornimada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xornimada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xornimada is looking to clinch but Jung Bin is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jung Bin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xornimada, pushing him back against the cage.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Jung Bin blocks it.
#T4#
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jung Bin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xornimada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jung Bin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xornimada lands an uppercut.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jung Bin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jung Bin blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Jung Bin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Xornimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung Bin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung Bin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung Bin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xornimada.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung Bin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jung Bin pulls Xornimada in close to his closed guard and prevents Xornimada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xornimada preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jung Bin is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jung Bin tries to keep at a distance but Xornimada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jung Bin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jung Bin tries to score a body lock takedown but Xornimada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Xornimada on the inside.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung Bin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xornimada to keep the fight standing.
Muharib Xornimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jung Bin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung Bin.
Jung Bin is looking to control Xornimada's arms but Xornimada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jung Bin has his back to the cage.
Xornimada stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Xornimada. #ROC#Jung Bin is rocked!
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike.
Jung Bin is still on wobbly legs! Can Xornimada finish him?#T1#
Xornimada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jung Bins head.
Xornimada lands a hook that snaps the head of Jung Bin backwards.
Xornimada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xornimada misses with an elbow strike.
Xornimada lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jung Bin to his knees! Xornimada keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muharib Xornimada!
Muharib Xornimada retains his featherweight title!
Muharib Xornimada 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 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
A left lands for Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Xornimada.
A jab from Gudmundsson does it's job there.#ROC#Xornimada is rocked!#CL2#
Xornimada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gudmundsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Xornimada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Xornimada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gudmundsson uses from the top position.
Gudmundsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Xornimada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gudmundsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Xornimada looking for a guillotine here but Gudmundsson defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Xornimada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gudmundsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gudmundsson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Xornimada has his feet on Gudmundsson's thighs here. He's pushed Gudmundsson 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! Gudmundsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muharib Xornimada!
Muharib Xornimada is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Muharib Xornimada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Jones misses. #TD2#
Xornimada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Xornimada is now in Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xornimada has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Xornimada manages to pass to side control!
Xornimada throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xornimada connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Jones tries to buck Xornimada off but Xornimada is having none of it.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xornimada.
Xornimada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xornimada landing a few strikes.
Xornimada scoring with punches and elbows.
Xornimada working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones keeps Xornimada under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Xornimada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xornimada off and has taken his back!
Xornimada is taking damage to the body and head.
Xornimada turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xornimada is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Xornimada defends easily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xornimada is one step ahead there.
Xornimada looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Xornimada defends it easily.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xornimada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xornimada postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Xornimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xornimada chips away with some ground and pound.
Xornimada throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Xornimada defends it easily.
Jones is trying to keep Xornimada in close.
#T3#
Xornimada is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xornimada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xornimada scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xornimada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xornimada cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Xornimada arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jones's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muharib Xornimada!
Muharib Xornimada 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 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Xornimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagashima as he jumps to the side.
Xornimada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xornimada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xornimada tries to clinch but Nagashima is having none of it.
Nagashima lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Xornimada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagashima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xornimada is in Nagashima's guard.
Nagashima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nagashima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xornimada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xornimada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagashima looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagashima, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nagashima working for a triangle but Xornimada defends it easily.
Xornimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Xornimada is posturing up here but Nagashima has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Xornimada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Xornimada has to tap! Slick submission there by Nagashima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuichiro Nagashima!
Yuichiro Nagashima retains his featherweight title!
Yuichiro Nagashima 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nukem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xornimada circles away.
Xornimada wants to clinch.#CL#
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem looking to slow down the pace here.
Nukem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
A short right from Xornimada on the inside.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nukem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Xornimada lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Xornimada is working Nukem over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nukem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
A right hook to the body lands for Nukem.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Still in the clinch, Xornimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Xornimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Xornimada scores with a shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Xornimada lands a shot to the body.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.#BC2#
Nukem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Xornimada.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Xornimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries a body shot but Xornimada blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Xornimada misses with a left hand
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Xornimada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xornimada moves away.
Xornimada tries to counter by clinching up but Nukem breaks away and moves out of range.
Xornimada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nukem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Nukem is rocked!
Xornimada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Xornimada finish him?#CL#
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Nukem seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xornimada tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
#T1##CL#
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nukem tries to break free but Xornimada pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xornimada.
Xornimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Xornimada - that landed with a thud.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xornimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xornimada stuns Nukem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xornimada scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Xornimada wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Xornimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nukem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nukem gets tackled into the cage by Xornimada. Xornimada maintains the clinch.
Xornimada lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xornimada scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem stalling in the clinch but Xornimada improves position.
Nukem stalls.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xornimada can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Xornimada back against the cage.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nukem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with the head strike.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xornimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada misses with an elbow over the top.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
#T4#
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem taking a breather.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Xornimada moves into range and clinches up with Nukem.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muharib Xornimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
Xornimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nukem's elbow.
Nukem blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada slips under a jab.
Xornimada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Xornimada.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL#
Xornimada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike.
Xornimada blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is looking to clinch.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Xornimada avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.#KD#
Xornimada drops Nukem onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nukem is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada misses with some punches.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xornimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xornimada presses Nukem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xornimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A bit of stalling here from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nukem breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Xornimada.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xornimada stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muharib Xornimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xornimada has Nukem pressed against the cage, preventing Nukem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
A short left from Xornimada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Xornimada avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada works on Nukem's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muharib Xornimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xornimada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Muharib Xornimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xornimada's waist but Xornimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side. #TD#
Xornimada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bush! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xornimada (4) vs (0) Bush
Xornimada trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush tries to buck Xornimada off but Xornimada is having none of it.#SUB#
Xornimada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bush, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Xornimada swings around for an armbar but Bush sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Xornimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xornimada (4) vs (2) Bush
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Bush passes Xornimada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xornimada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Bush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Bush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xornimada is trying to get back to full guard.
Bush trying to mount his opponent but Xornimada defends it.
Bush prevents Xornimada from improving his position.
Xornimada is working hard here to advance position.
Xornimada trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Xornimada is trying to control but Bush passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Xornimada (4) vs (5) Bush
Xornimada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xornimada tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xornimada is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xornimada trying to control but Bush flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Xornimada (4) vs (8) Bush
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bush has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Xornimada has hold of Bush's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bush lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Xornimada is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bush throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Geordi La Forge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Muharib Xornimada!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
La Forge gets caught napping as Xornimada dives in and scores a takedown. La Forge manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Forge (0) vs (2) Xornimada
La Forge keeping moving, preventing Xornimada from controlling successfully.
Xornimada passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: La Forge (0) vs (5) Xornimada#SUB2#
Xornimada is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. La Forge looks calm but he's in trouble here. Xornimada gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. La Forge is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Xornimada lets go of the hold and La Forge can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muharib Xornimada!
Muharib Xornimada thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Xornimada throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Xornimada drives through and clinches with Asakura against the cage.
Xornimada has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Xornimada is controlling him.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura avoids the elbow strike from Xornimada, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xornimada.
Nice body punch from Xornimada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Xornimada successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Asakura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asakura misses with a hook. Xornimada ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Xornimada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura throws a sloppy body shot
and Xornimada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xornimada ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Xornimada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Xornimada moves into the clinch successfully.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Xornimada has clasped his hands together around Asakura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Check out the look on Xornimada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Xornimada is trying to get an arm triangle but Asakura is defending well.
Asakura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Xornimada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xornimada tries to score with some ground and pound. Asakura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xornimada throws a strike aimed at the side of Asakura's head but Asakura avoids it well.
Xornimada misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Xornimada is looking to take a break and control but Asakura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asakura pushes Xornimada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xornimada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Xornimada is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Asakura will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Xornimada.
Xornimada controlling the position from side mount.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Xornimada trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Xornimada.#T3#
Xornimada creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asakura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Asakura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xornimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Xornimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xornimada prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asakura can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet but Xornimada drags him back down.
Asakura taking a bit of punishment here - Xornimada scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Asakura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Xornimada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Asakura is pushing Xornimada's head away, looking to escape. Xornimada manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Xornimada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asakura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xornimada landing strikes.
Xornimada cracks Asakura with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Asakura is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Xornimada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xornimada scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Xornimada wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy.
Xornimada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xornimada trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to control Xornimada's posture but Xornimada avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xornimada working the head and body with strikes.
Asakura taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Xornimada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asakura is still in real trouble! Can Xornimada finish him?
Xornimada lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Asakura gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Xornimada points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Asakura wakes up just in time to hear Xornimada thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muharib Xornimada!
Our winner, Muharib Xornimada, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Xornimada drops Garcia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Garcia looks back up at him and smiles so Xornimada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Garcia is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Russell Garcia has been cut.
Garcia walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Garcia limp body while Xornimada jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Xornimada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toma moves away from the strike by Xornimada.
Toma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toma throws a sloppy head kick and Xornimada moves out of range easily.
Xornimada throws out a counter right but Toma avoids it with no problem.
Xornimada connects with the punch.
Toma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xornimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Toma.
Toma looks to land a right hand but Xornimada moved out of range.
Xornimada with a jab.#KD2#
Xornimada lands a big shot that drops Toma! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Toma is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xornimada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Toma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xornimada working some strikes from top position.
Toma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toma tries to get out of the position.
Xornimada throws a big right hand that misses.
Toma has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Xornimada gets to his feet and stands over Toma, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Toma felt that one! Xornimada unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Toma from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muharib Xornimada!
During a confident post fight interview, Muharib Xornimada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Potentat swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Xornimada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Potentat's guard.
Xornimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xornimada throws a strike but Potentat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Xornimada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potentat's guard. #REVR#
Xornimada with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Potentat can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Xornimada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Potentat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xornimada has Potentat in his guard.#REVB#
Xornimada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potentat has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xornimada is looking to reverse the position.
Xornimada is working hard here to advance position.
Xornimada tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Potentat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Potentat prevents Xornimada from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potentat landing shots from mount.
Xornimada tries to improve his position but instead Potentat has taken his back!
Potentat keeps control of the position as Xornimada tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Potentat is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Xornimada won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Potentat off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muntun Potentat! |
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