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Event:
ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Pili throws a shot to the body.
Nesse is looking to clinch.
Pili half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Nesse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nesse lands in his opponent's guard.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Pili is keeping the position.
Pili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Nesse has gone for a leg lock! Pili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nesse's guard.#REVR#
Pili wants to pass the guard but Nesse is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Nesse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pili wants to control from the top but Nesse keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Nesse has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pili defends well.#SUB2#
Nesse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pili is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Pili cracks Nesse with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pili passes into half guard.
Pili wants to control but Nesse is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pili breaks from Nesse's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Pili is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nesse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nesse!
Pili has his hands on Nesse's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Nesse looking to pass the guard.
Nesse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nesse's best efforts.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pili is looking for a sweep. Nesse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura but Pili is defending well.
#T4#
Pili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nesse.
Pili controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Pili is really struggling to control Nesse but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Nesse 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. #SUB#
Pili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nesse defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nesse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nesse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Pili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pili. #SUB2#
Nesse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nesse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pili has managed to get both his arms back between Nesse's legs - danger averted.
Pili passes Nesse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nesse is not content to let Pili control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pili is looking for a kimura but Nesse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pili to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the action but Nesse is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nesse is looking to improve his position.
Pili is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse tries to get to full guard but Pili has control of the leg.
Pili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nesse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a triangle but Pili pushes his legs off easily.
Pili is in close to Nesse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nesse keeping moving, preventing Pili from controlling successfully.
Pili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nesse working for submissions but it's allowed Pili to get to half guard.
Pili trying to control from half guard but Nesse is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the pace.
Pili is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nesse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pili lands a big shot there that rocks Nesse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nesse tries to reverse the position but Pili maintains control.
Pili scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Pili with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pili cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili wants to control the pace but Nesse is squirming around nicely.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili scoring with strikes but Nesse is staying in there.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nesse is still trying to improve position.
Pili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesse can do to turn this around?
Pili looking to control but Nesse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maka Pili dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pili fails with a takedown attempt.
Nesse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nesse gets caught flat footed, as Pili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nesse has his feet on Pili's thighs here. He's pushed Pili 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! Pili screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kesse Nesse! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 241
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carter takes a swing at Pili's ribcage but misses.
Pili tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.
Pili tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Pili has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pili backing away here, and Carter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter misses with a hook. Pili ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Pili shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pili showed some decent athleticism there.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Pili wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pili thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Pili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to improve his position but Pili is controlling well.
Pili controlling the action here.
Pili wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Carter 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.
Pili 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.
Pili missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pili is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Pili moved out of range.
Pili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
Pili slips under a jab.
Pili tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Pili misses with a looping right.
Carter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carter enables Pili to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pili wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.#T3#
Pili showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Pili is proving a slippery customer.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Pili looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Pili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pili showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pili trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Pili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Maka Pili 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#
Pili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Pili walks into a left hand.
Pili walks into a left hand.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
Pili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Pili ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Pili drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
Pili cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pili on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Pili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Carter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Pili. Pili gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter cracks Pili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter cracks Pili with an open hand slap.
Pili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pili tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.
Pili fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maka Pili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Pili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pili somewhat.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kysre Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Pili's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pili shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Pili moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.#T3#
Pili tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pili with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pili doesn't seem phased though.
Carter feints and then cracks Pili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pili down.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter scores with the left hand. Pili knows he should have avoided that one.
Pili tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Pili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Pili shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter defending well as Pili loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Pili feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carter is trying to control the position but Pili postures up.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Pili from controlling successfully.
Carter working a defensive guard but Pili passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pili connects with a nice short shot to Carter's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kysre Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Pili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pili.
Pili shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Pili half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Pili is just out of range.
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carter enables Pili to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter wants to sweep here but Pili controlling him for the moment.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Pili stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.#T1#
Pili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pili trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Pili from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pili blocks a jab.
Pili throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
A low kick from Carter is predictable there #TD#
and Pili counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Pili stands and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pili trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Pili controlling from side mount.
Pili working away.
Pili trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Pili throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Carter tries to buck Pili off but Pili is having none of it.
Carter taking a bit of punishment here - Pili scoring with strikes.
Pili tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carter's legs. #SUB#
Pili thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pili is staying tight to Carter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carter is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pili throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pili tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pili wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Pili in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pili has control of an arm but Carter manages to advance to Pili's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maka Pili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maka Pili! |
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Event:
Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gexeira has managed to clinch.
Pili looking for a takedown.
Gexeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Gexeira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Pili lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gexeira tries to kick Pili off but Pili keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gexeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gexeira is refusing to be controlled, as Pili sits in half guard.
Gexeira is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gexeira is trying to escape back to his feet but Pili uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Pili is trying to get an arm triangle but Gexeira is defending well.
Gexeira is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pili asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Pili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gexeira is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pili is trying to get an arm triangle but Gexeira is defending well.
Gexeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gexeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gexeira is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gexeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Pili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Pili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gexeira keeps working. #SUB#
Pili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pili is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gexeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gexeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pili wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gexeira, who protects the arm well.
Pili trying to control the position but Gexeira is working away.
Pili controlling the position from side mount.
Gexeira is trying to buck Pili off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maka Pili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gexeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gexeira prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Gexeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gexeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pili.
Gexeira tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Pili drives through with a takedown into Gexeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gexeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pili won't allow Gexeira to get back to his feet.
Pili content to stall in guard here.
Gexeira wants to get back to his feet but Pili is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gexeira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Pili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pili works his way into side control.
Gexeira is pushing Pili's head away, looking to escape. Pili manages to hold on to the position though.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gexeira tries to escape back to his feet but Pili has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Gexeira's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Gexeira is tapping! Pili saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maka Pili! |
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Event:
Conquest X
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pili. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Pili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.#SUB2#
Pili in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pili!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maka Pili! |
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