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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Paita throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Paita lands a nice shot to the body.
Paita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Paita strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paita.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Paita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to escape back to his feet but Paita uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1#
Paita misses with the ground and pound.
Gustafsson pushes Paita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Paita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Paita trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away. #SUB2#
Paita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES#
Gustafsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Paita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Paita.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paita moves away.
A little jabbing left from Paita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gustafsson throws a combination. Paita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Saita Paita has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paita.
Paita thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gustafsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Gustafsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paita.
Paita shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Paita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Paita moves out of range.
Paita will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paita shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Paita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Paita.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paita is just out of range.#T4#
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paita.
Gustafsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gustafsson is looking to wear down Paita with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paita looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Paita throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses its target.
Paita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD#
Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Paita tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Paita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saita Paita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gustafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Paita.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
As Paita tries to get set, Gustafsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Paita manages to avoid the attempt.
Paita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Paita paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Gustafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Paita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Paita looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Paita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paita is just out of range.
Paita tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paita shoots and misses
and Gustafsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Paita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Paita misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Paita moves out of range.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paita can do to turn this around?
Paita throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Paita blocks it.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paita throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paita manages to circle out of the way.
Paita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Paita misses with a straight right.
Paita misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Gustafsson scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Paita misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Paita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Gustafsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gustafsson throws a series of strikes that have Paita backpedaling.
Paita attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Gustafsson is looking to slow Paita down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson digs a good body shot into Paita's ribs.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Paita.
Ragnar Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustafsson can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saita Paita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson sizes up Paita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paita checks a leg kick.
Paita misses the body punch #CL#
and Gustafsson counters by clinching up.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paita is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns Paita into the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paita.
Paita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is leaning against Paita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Gustafsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paita up against the cage.
Paita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paita stalling in the clinch but Gustafsson improves position.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gustafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to work over Paita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Paita trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Gustafsson stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustafsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Saita Paita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paita is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustafsson misses with some punches.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to work over Paita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paita tries a knee to the head but Gustafsson blocks it.
Ragnar Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paita wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson working aggressively here.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paita tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Gustafsson slowing the pace effectively.
Paita goes for a takedown attempt but Gustafsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paita is defended easily by Gustafsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Gustafsson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 244
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Ragnar Gustafsson has been cut.#TD2#
Gustafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Gustafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustafsson trying to control from Cruz's half guard. Cruz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Gustafsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Gustafsson from advancing position.
Gustafsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustafsson is working away from the top position though.
Gustafsson trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Cipriano Cruz has been cut.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Gustafsson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Gustafsson decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Gustafsson rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Gustafsson pulls Cruz into guard.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gustafsson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cruz has picked Gustafsson up and slammed him! Gustafsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Cruz manages to pass to side control!
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz has knee on belly momentarily but Gustafsson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustafsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gustafsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Cruz has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gustafsson can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruz tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Cruz misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Gustafsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a left to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gustafsson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gustafsson jumps into guard, dragging Cruz to the mat.
Gustafsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Gustafsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.
Ragnar Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson throws a nice head kick!
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cipriano Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.#CL2#
Gustafsson drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Gustafsson pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustafsson controls his hands.
#TD2#
Gustafsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is looking to stand back up but Gustafsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cruz. #T4##SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Cruz stops Gustafsson from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Gustafsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gustafsson controls the position.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Gustafsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
Gustafsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing Cruz from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Gustafsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson avoiding damage.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Gustafsson keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Cruz tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustafsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cipriano Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Gustafsson.#TD2#
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cruz wants to hit a sweep here but Gustafsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there!
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruz hang on?
Cipriano Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gustafsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Gustafsson! |
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