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Event:
ENIGMA 235
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
All The Way is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butler misses with a double jab.
All The Way shoots for a double leg takedown but Butler sprawls well. He's pushed All The Way's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butler throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and All The Way counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by All The Way.
All The Way passes Butler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
All The Way takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
All The Way is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
All The Way works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
All The Way working for a submission but Butler is keeping him at bay.
Butler is trying desperately to improve position.
All The Way can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butler is looking to escape.
Butler is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Butler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Butler gets back to half guard.
All The Way wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butler keeps working.
All The Way prevents Butler from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of All The Way's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take All The Way's back!
Butler doesn't have the hooks in and All The Way manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
All The Way drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and All The Way jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
All The Way looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but All The Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
All The Way wants to sweep but no luck.
All The Way looking to control.
All The Way looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
All The Way tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butler wants to control from the top but All The Way keeps moving.
All The Way not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
All The Way is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
All The Way keeping full guard, as Butler tries to pass. #SUB#
All The Way escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
All The Way has his foot on Butler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butler works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Butler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
All The Way had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butler defends it easily.
Butler slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Butler seems to be looking for submissions.
Butler tries to pass the half guard into mount. All The Way knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Butler passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Butler has control of All The Way's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and All The Way regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Butler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Butler unloads with some shots from mount but All The Way bucks and avoids them well.
Butler throwing strikes here but All The Way is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
All The Way wants to hold on but Butler pushes him away.
All The Way has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Butler's lack of action.
Butler prevents All The Way from improving his position.
All The Way makes his way to full guard. A much better position for All The Way.#SUB#
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and All The Way has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between All The Way's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max All The Way will probably get the nod.
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#
All The Way tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.
Max All The Way seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
All The Way bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butler's head.
Butler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butler throws a shot from downtown. All The Way moves away and avoids it.
All The Way takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
All The Way has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Butler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Butler wants to pass the guard but All The Way is defending well.
Nico Butler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but All The Way is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butler prevents All The Way from improving his position.
All The Way moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
All The Way has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butler wants to control from the top but All The Way keeps moving.
All The Way looking to control.
#SUB#
All The Way looking for a guillotine here but Butler defends easily.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. All The Way is keeping the position for now.
All The Way is trying to control the position from the bottom.
All The Way keeping full guard, as Butler tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
All The Way is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butler is aware though and is defending well.
Butler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
All The Way looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butler is one step ahead there. #SUB#
All The Way working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
#SUB#
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and All The Way has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between All The Way's legs - danger averted.
All The Way looking to control.
#SUB#
All The Way working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
#T3#
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Butler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by All The Way, who protects the arm well.
All The Way tries to bench press Butler off him but Butler keeps the position. #SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, All The Way has escaped the position, nice work there.
Butler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Butler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, All The Way has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Butler but great work by All The Way.#T4#
Butler is trying to improve his position.
All The Way has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
All The Way is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Butler is surviving well by controlling All The Way's body position as best he can.
Butler tries to improve his position but instead All The Way has taken his back!
All The Way scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
All The Way is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Butler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Butler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from All The Way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Butler showing good submission defense here.
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 Max All The Way will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
All The Way takes one on the button.
Butler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from All The Way.
And Butler tries to counter it with a takedown but All The Way pushes his down on his head and steps out.
All The Way shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butler sprawls well. Butler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. All The Way gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
All The Way throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Butler was covering up waiting for the punch and All The Way finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
All The Way looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Butler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
All The Way looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
All The Way stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Max All The Way is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butler is fighting to break All The Way's control of his arms but All The Way is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. All The Way is keeping the position for now. #T2#
All The Way is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butler preventing the sweep.
Nico Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
All The Way is not content to let Butler control the position.
All The Way avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Butler. #T3#
You can see the frustration on All The Way's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
All The Way is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Butler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
All The Way prevents Butler from improving position. #SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, All The Way has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Butler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Butler swings around for an armbar but All The Way sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Butler's guard.
All The Way looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Butler wants to control from the top but All The Way keeps moving.
All The Way working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butler.
Butler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. All The Way swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Butler stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and All The Way has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Butler manages to get his head free but now All The Way has transitioned to an armbar! Butler grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from All The Way! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max All The Way! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Krueger misses with a hook to the body
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Krueger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Butler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krueger is keeping the position for now.
Butler passes into half guard.
Butler moves into full mount! Krueger won't be happy about that!
Krueger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger is squirming around, avoiding Butler's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Butler working for a guillotine from mount but Krueger is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Butler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Krueger is now in Butler's guard. A big mistake from Butler there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Butler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Krueger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krueger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krueger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krueger postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krueger throws a big elbow that misses.
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Krueger wants to pass the guard but Butler is keeping the position.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krueger manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krueger wants to control but Butler postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Butler is trying to get an arm triangle but Krueger is defending well. #SUB2#
Butler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Krueger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Butler's guard! Nice work there by Krueger!
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Krueger pushes down on Butler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butler manages to get to full guard.
Krueger with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krueger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Krueger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Butler trying to control the position.
Krueger is pushing down on Butler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butler is fighting to maintain full guard but Krueger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krueger prevents Butler from improving his position.
Butler wants to control but Krueger is keeping busy.
Krueger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krueger landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Krueger misses with a head shot.
Krueger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Butler is trying desperately to improve position.
Krueger thowing shots but they're missing.
Krueger prevents Butler from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krueger throws some wild stikes that Butler manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drew Krueger 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#
Butler needs to keep his hands up - Krueger had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Nico Butler has been cut.
Butler tries a head kick but it misses.
Krueger is looking to counter punch.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krueger lands a right hook to the body.
Butler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krueger is fending him off so far but Butler persists. Nope, Krueger circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Krueger lands a big uppercut and Butler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Butler looks OK. Krueger waves Butler back to his feet!#ROC#Butler is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger lands a nice looking body shot.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Krueger finish him?
Butler is breathing heavily.
Krueger just misses with a punch to the body.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Krueger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Butler throws a lazy uppercut
and Krueger counters with a nice body shot.
Drew Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger throws a body shot but no joy.
Butler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krueger defends it well.#KD#
Krueger lands a big right hand that sends Butler crashing to the mat! Krueger stays standing though and waves Butler back to his feet!
Krueger punishes Butler's body with a nice straight punch.
Krueger measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Butler! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Drew Krueger! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 222
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Butler misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butler misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Butler throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CL#
Butler gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Butler trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Knox. #TD#
Knox is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Butler can't fight it off and eventually Knox manages to take the fight to the floor. Butler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Butler has an active guard here but Knox has managed to pass into half guard.
Butler missing with punches from the bottom.
Knox is nestled in close to Butler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butler taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Knox controlling the action here.
Butler wants to get back to full guard.
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Butler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Butler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nico Butler has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox working the head and body with strikes.
Butler is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Knox is looking to advance position but Butler won't allow it.
Butler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is nestled in close to Butler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butler tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Knox sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Butler! Oh, Butler is in big trouble! Knox lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Knox!
An out of breath John Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Butler dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Butler's head and hops out.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Butler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adams scoring with punches from side control.
Butler tries to bench press Adams off him but Adams keeps the position.
Adams trying to control the position but Butler is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler sneaks back into half guard.
Adams blocks the strikes from Butler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is nestled in close to Butler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butler tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Butler's thigh. Butler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
Adams distracts Butler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Adams wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Adams distracts Butler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Butler controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself. #SUB2#
Butler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Butler's brow.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Butler looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adams is defending well. Butler quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Butler celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Butler! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Jugges scores with a jab.
Jugges connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Butler.#CUT2#It looks like Beckwitz Jugges has been cut.
Butler misses with a right hand
and Jugges counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nico Butler has been cut.
Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jugges manages to avoid it.
As Butler looks to move away, Jugges throws a big counter combo but Butler just gets out of the way.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Jugges counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beckwitz Jugges! |
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