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Event:
ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington connects with a right hand. Toney shakes it off.
Toney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Toney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Washington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toney sprawling to the canvas! Toney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Washington finish him?!
#ROC2#Toney is rocked!
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Toney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toney blocks a head kick by Washington.
Toney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington lands a brutal uppercut that launches Toney off his feet! Toney tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Washington!
In his post fight interview, Adan Washington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
James Toney spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight, but I will come back stronger, no doubt'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Ford tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Ford 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ford passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington is holding on to half guard well.
Ford prevents Washington from improving his position.#SUB#
Ford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Ford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ford is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Washington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogan Ford!
Rogan Ford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.#CUT#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Nuevos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuevos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuevos avoids the head kick by Washington.
No joy there for Nuevos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuevos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Nuevos misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nuevos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington with a nice calf kick.
Nuevos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nuevos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Nuevos was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Nuevos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuevos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuevos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nuevos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Nuevos is proving a slippery customer.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuevos on the ground.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Nuevos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Washington is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nuevos is working away from the top position though.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuevos is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Washington is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nuevos fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Washington from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nuevos! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Stein avoids it.
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Washington throws a right and a left that Stein avoids nicely.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington moves away from the strike by Stein.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Washington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.#T1#
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Washington cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Washington finish him?
#ROC2#Stein is rocked!
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Stein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Stein out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Washington! |
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