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Event:
ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Binkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Binkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Binkowski with a poor takedown letting De Rabat counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Binkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Rabat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Rabat wants it to stay on the feet. Binkowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rabat as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Binkowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat. De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Binkowski with an uppercut! Binkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rabat as he avoids it easily. The fighters circling - De Rabat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Binkowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rabat defends well and Binkowski ends up having to push De Rabat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Binkowski controls his hands.
Binkowski keeps control of De Rabat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Binkowski has De Rabat pressed against the cage, preventing De Rabat from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short body shot lands from De Rabat as the two fighters clinch.
De Rabat wants to get back to striking at distance but Binkowski won't allow it.
A body shot lands from De Rabat.
A right hand to the body from De Rabat.
Binkowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rabat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Binkowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Rabat on his heels. He'll look to pass De Rabat's guard now, I'm sure. De Rabat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Binkowski. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Binkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Rabat keeping full guard, as Binkowski tries to pass. De Rabat is pulling down on Binkowski's head to control his posture. Binkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Binkowski wants to control from the top but De Rabat keeps moving. Binkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from De Rabat enables Binkowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Rabat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Binkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Binkowski passes De Rabat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Binkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Binkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Binkowski wants to take a breather but De Rabat is having none of it. Binkowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Binkowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# De Rabat working to try and regain half guard.
Binkowski throwing strikes here but De Rabat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
De Rabat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Binkowski punching from mount but De Rabat doing a good job of avoiding damage. Binkowski controlling from the full mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. BOOM! Binkowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Binkowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Binkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into De Rabat's guard. De Rabat looking to control.
Binkowski wants to pass the guard but De Rabat is keeping the position. Binkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Rabat can do to turn this around? Binkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Binkowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. De Rabat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Binkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Binkowski controls the position. Binkowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1# Binkowski is staying tight to De Rabat's torso, preventing him from escaping. Binkowski trying to control the action but De Rabat is working from the bottom. #SUB# Binkowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Rabat looks calm but he's in trouble here. Binkowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Rabat is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Binkowski lets go of the hold and De Rabat can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliusz Binkowski! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 227
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Lazendaevich misses with a body punch
#TD2# and Binkowski counters with a shoot takedown. Lazendaevich fights it but they end up in guard. Lazendaevich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Lazendaevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Binkowski slips nicely into half guard. Well, if Binkowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Binkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Lazendaevich is defending well.
Binkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Binkowski is trying to control. Lazendaevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Binkowski lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Binkowski pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Lazendaevich actively working from the bottom here. Lazendaevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Binkowski. #T1# Lazendaevich is staying active underneath Binkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Binkowski thows a huge punch but Lazendaevich dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back. Binkowski is trying to control. Lazendaevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Binkowski is taking a breather. Lazendaevich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Binkowski trying to pass the guard but Lazendaevich defending well. Binkowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Binkowski tries to pass to full mount but Lazendaevich defends it. Binkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Binkowski trying to control the pace. #SUB# Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Binkowski pulls his head out easily. #T2# Lazendaevich is refusing to be controlled, as Binkowski sits in half guard. #SUB# Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Binkowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Binkowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Binkowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lazendaevich is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juliusz Binkowski! |
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Binkowski darts in looking for a takedown but Mora gets double underhooks and turns Binkowski into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Mora fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Mora.
Mora can't get the takedown.
Binkowski blocks an uppercut.
Binkowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mora is pressed up against the cage. Binkowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mora down to the mat. Mora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Binkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mora tries to clinch there but Binkowski circles away.
#TD# Binkowski gets the takedown into side control. Binkowski looking to control but instead Mora has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Binkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mora is looking to control Binkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted? Mora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Mora wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB# Binkowski is working for a kimura but Mora is defending it quite comfortably.
Mora is trying to control but can't.
Mora has hold of Binkowski's hands but Binkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mora is pressing down on Binkowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mora 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. Binkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Mora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Binkowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Binkowski tries to get out of the position. Mora lands a couple of digs. Mora distracts Binkowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB# Binkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mora is aware though and is defending well. Mora won't allow Binkowski to sweep him here. Binkowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# We've been hearing good reports from Binkowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Binkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mora doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Binkowski. Mora is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mora missing with punches from the bottom.
Binkowski controlling the pace. #T3# Binkowski wants to take a breather but Mora is having none of it. Mora is trying to maintain the position but Binkowski is very close to passing his half guard. Binkowski wants to take a breather but Mora is having none of it. Binkowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Mora moves into full guard.
Mora throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Binkowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mora looking to control.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Binkowski landing with the ground and pound. Mora keeping moving, preventing Binkowski from controlling successfully. Mora striking from the bottom here. Mora wants to sweep here but Binkowski controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Binkowski fails to land the takedown. Mora changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mora throws the left hand but Binkowski avoids the punch easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Binkowski shoots in but no luck this time. Mora leaves Binkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mora takes a swing at Binkowski's ribcage but misses. 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 Juliusz Binkowski will probably get the nod. 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# Mora misses with a looping right.#TD# Binkowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Mora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mora regains full guard. Nicely done. Binkowski throwing strikes from guard but Mora blocks nicely. Binkowski throwing strikes from guard but Mora blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Binkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Binkowski throwing strikes from guard but Mora blocks nicely. Binkowski passes Mora's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1# Binkowski is looking to stall here but Mora recovers full guard. Binkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mora is keeping the position for now. Mora throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mora looking for a sweep. Not yet Mora, not yet. Mora working a defensive guard here.
Mora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Binkowski is one step ahead there. Mora is trying to control the position but Binkowski postures up. Binkowski throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Mora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Binkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mora tries to clinch but Binkowski is having none of it. Binkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mora doesn't manage to clinch there - Binkowski circles away.
Mora misses with a shot to the body #TD# so Binkowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Mora tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Mora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mora tries to land a sweep but no joy. Binkowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Binkowski wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving. Mora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Binkowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mora throws an elbow that misses. Binkowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mora's guard. Nice move by Binkowski!#REVR##SUB# Binkowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mora manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Binkowski has Mora in his guard.#REVB# Binkowski controls Mora momentarily but Mora frees himself. #T4# Binkowski 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. Binkowski is pulling down on Mora's head to control his posture. Juliusz Binkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mora is in close to Binkowski's body, working some short punches and elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mora stopping the sweep attempt from Binkowski. Mora is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mora is in close to Binkowski's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Binkowski fails to land the takedown. Binkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Mora sprawls well. He's pushed Binkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mora misses the shot to the body. #TD# Binkowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mora was covering up waiting for the punch and Binkowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mora holds on and takes a little breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mora looking for a sweep. Not yet Mora, not yet. Mora working a defensive guard here.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Binkowski from controlling successfully. #T1# Binkowski advances to half guard. Binkowski moves nicely into side control. Mora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Binkowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Binkowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB# Binkowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Binkowski wants to control but Mora is keeping him busy. Re Mora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Binkowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mora has escaped the position, nice work there. Mora manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Binkowski tries to get to full guard but Mora has control of the leg. Mora working the head and body with strikes. Binkowski is positioning himself well to prevent Mora advancing to mount. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mora lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Binkowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mora lands a nice short elbow. Mora working the head and body with strikes. Binkowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Binkowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Binkowski is rocked! Binkowski has hold of Mora's hands but Mora slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Oh Binkowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Mora scores with a big shot! Binkowski's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Binkowski! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Re Mora! |
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Event:
Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Binkowski. Binkowski advances to full mount. Binkowski throwing strikes here but Fowler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Binkowski working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fowler looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Binkowski! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juliusz Binkowski! |
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Event:
PWMMA - Polska Wojna w Tokio
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2# Price closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Binkowski tries to pull guard but Price won't allow it.
Price taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Binkowski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Binkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Price to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Binkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Price can't break the clinch.
Price is trying to break free.#TD# Binkowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Price wants to control from the top but Binkowski keeps moving. Binkowski working a defensive guard here.
#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. Price 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. Price stopping the sweep attempt from Binkowski. Price stops Binkowski from standing up. Price controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Price trying to move into half guard but instead Binkowski has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3# Price is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Binkowski preventing the sweep. Price keeping moving, preventing Binkowski from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Binkowski lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Binkowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Price now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binkowski defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Price fails with the takedown and Binkowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Price really felt that one! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2# Binkowski lands a jab to the nose. Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Binkowski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Binkowski is defended easily by Price. Price only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1##TD# Binkowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Price sprawls well initially but Binkowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2# Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Binkowski is working away from the top position though. Binkowski stops Price from getting back to his feet.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Binkowski is working away from the top position though. Binkowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Price is looking for a sweep. Binkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Binkowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Price wants to improve his position but Binkowski is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Price gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Binkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Price to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Binkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Price tries to circle away but Binkowski has him pinned against the ropes. Jared Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2# Price decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jared Price. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Juliusz Binkowski! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Juliusz Binkowski! Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Juliusz Binkowski!
Juliusz Binkowski wins by unanimous decision! |
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