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Event:
ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Buttowski tries to clinch up.
Buttowski's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buttowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt - Bush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buttowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Buttowski is trying to pull guard but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski has Bush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Bush fails to pull guard.
Buttowski tries to stall but Bush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Bush pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bush cracks Buttowski with a solid left hand.
Bush controlling from the top position.
Buttowski is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush distracts Buttowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Bush content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buttowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Buttowski's legs - danger averted.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buttowski is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bush has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Buttowski doesn't defend quickly enough and Bush has managed to lock this one up! Can Buttowski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bush on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bush looking to score a takedown here. Keung is defending well but Bush drives through and ends up in Keung's guard.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush passes Keung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bush prevents Keung from improving his position.#T3#
Keung is looking to control Bush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keung avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keung connects with a leg kick.
Keung has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keung looks to clinch #TD#
and Bush counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keung!
Bush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bush tries to advance to mount but Keung denies him.
Bush throwing strikes but Keung manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bush is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keung off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush is hanging on to Keung's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Bush has managed to slip his arm under Keung's chin. This could be all over... yep, Keung is tapping out! Submission win for Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush misses with a combination
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bush defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
Kitano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bush's hands.
Bush misses with a takedown
and Kitano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
Bush needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano with a hook.
Kitano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Bush throws a combination that misses
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush throws a body kick that misses
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.#KD2#
Kitano lands a left and a right that send Bush crashing to the mat, dazed. Kitano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bush is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bush is in Kitano's guard.
Oh Bush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bush prevents Kitano from standing back up.
Bush seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush wants to free his trapped foot but Kitano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bush.
Bush prevents Kitano from standing back up.
#T2#
Bush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bush controlling the action here.
Bush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kitano for as long as he can get away with.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kitano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bush has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kitano is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush won't let Kitano get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kitano is trying to stand but he's just given Bush his back.
Bush lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bush tightening his grip on Kitano, looking for the choke.
Good control from Bush.#T4##SUB#
Bush is persistently looking for the submission but Kitano is defending it well.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kitano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kitano trying to get back to his feet but Bush is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Kitano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bush misses with a takedown
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitano with a jab.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitano lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush misses with a kick to the body
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Bush slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kitano as Bush shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitano misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush misses with a takedown
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush shoots and misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Bush to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
An out of breath Naoki Kitano 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 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horn. #TD2#
Bush gets caught napping as Horn dives in and scores a takedown. Bush manages to retain guard.
Bush has control of Horn's left arm, preventing Horn from doing any damage.
Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Horn is still trying to improve position.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Horn working a defensive guard but Bush passes into half guard.
#T1#
Bush tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Horn.
Bush stalling.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horn is trying to maintain the position but Bush is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horn is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush content just to control the position here.
Horn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Horn wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush prevents Horn from getting the reversal.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Horn gets back to half guard.
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Horn!
Bush controlling his opponent.
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Horn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Bush has control of Horn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horn is looking to improve his position but Bush isn't that keen on the idea.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horn tries to improve his position but instead Bush has taken his back!
Bush connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Horn to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Horn rushes Bush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush tries to circle away but Horn has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Horn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bush regains guard immediately.
Bush throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bush is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture.
Kyle Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bush striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Horn looking to sit in guard and control but Bush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Bush lands a few punches from side control.
Bush wants to stand but Horn has his arm trapped.
Bush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Bush stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3##TD#
Bush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horn wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bush is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Bush moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that!
Bush controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bush quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bush but it's paid off an Horn is forced to tap! Nice work by Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Bush! |
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