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Event:
ENIGMA 25
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Yuslanovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandon Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Yuslanovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher trying to remain calm as Yuslanovich controls from the top position.
Yuslanovich scoring with punches from side control.
Yuslanovich slows the pace down.
Yuslanovich wants to take a breather but Fisher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yuslanovich.
Yuslanovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Yuslanovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuslanovich postures up.
Fisher trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fisher jabs Yuslanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuslanovich has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Fisher there.
Fisher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Yuslanovich is rocked!
A left and a right from Yuslanovich both land. Nice combination.
Yuslanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Brandon Fisher has been cut.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Yuslanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Yuslanovich keeps it at a distance.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Fisher's cut.
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.#R2#
Yuslanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Yuslanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.
Brandon Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Yuslanovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Yuslanovich postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuslanovich wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Yuslanovich 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.
Yuslanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuslanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuslanovich is stalling in the full guard.
Yuslanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Yuslanovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisher looks to land a right hand but Yuslanovich moved out of range.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuslanovich.
Fisher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fisher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuslanovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Yuslanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yuslanovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher, which made it look bad.
Brandon Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Yuslanovich.
Fisher moves out of range as Yuslanovich strikes.
Yuslanovich thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Fisher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuslanovich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Yuslanovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandon Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuslanovich at a distance.
#KD#
Fisher lands a big right hand that sends Yuslanovich crashing to the mat! Fisher stays standing though and waves Yuslanovich back to his feet!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fisher! Yuslanovich is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Fisher!
After winning the bout, Brandon Fisher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 20
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Yuslanovich coming out on top.
Van Guile misses with a hook to the body
and Van Guile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Guile moves out of range as Yuslanovich strikes.#CL#
Yuslanovich gets a clinch. #TD#
Yuslanovich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Guile clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Van Guile's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Van Guile is covering up but some of the strikes from Yuslanovich are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Guile trying to control the action but Yuslanovich just sinks the hooks in.
Even with his hooks in, Yuslanovich manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Yuslanovich missing with punches from the back.
Yuslanovich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Van Guile turns into Yuslanovich and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Guile passes Yuslanovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yuslanovich is looking to improve his position.
Van Guile controlling the pace.
Yuslanovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Guile.
Yuslanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Van Guile sits in half guard.
Van Guile with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Van Guile might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Guile prevents Yuslanovich from improving his position.
Yuslanovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Guile controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Yuslanovich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Yuslanovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Guile blocks an uppercut.
Van Guile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Guile trying to control the position but instead, Yuslanovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Guile into the cage.
Yuslanovich wants a takedown.
Van Guile pushes Yuslanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Yuslanovich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Guile regains guard immediately.
Yuslanovich cracks Van Guile with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuslanovich stays in close to Van Guile's body and controls the position.
Van Guile wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yuslanovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Guile trying to control the position.
Yuslanovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuslanovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuslanovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yuslanovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yuslanovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yuslanovich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Guile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Guile throws a good cross that connects.
Yuslanovich throws a lazy right hand but Van Guile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuslanovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Guile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yuslanovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Guile is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Guile tries to clinch but Yuslanovich moves out of range.
Van Guile is looking to clinch but Yuslanovich is avoiding it.
Yuslanovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Yuslanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Guile's guard.
Van Guile working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Yuslanovich dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Guile blocks a jab.
Van Guile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Guile shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuslanovich sprawls well. He's pushed Van Guile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuslanovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Guile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Guile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuslanovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Yuslanovich moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Guile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yuslanovich is keeping busy.
Van Guile is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Yuslanovich has denied him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuslanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Guile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Guile throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuslanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Guile prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Yuslanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuslanovich tries to throw a body punch but Van Guile avoids it by throwing Yuslanovich back against the cage.
Yuslanovich blocking some punches.
#T1#
Yuslanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Van Guile to work.
Van Guile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Guile. #TD#
Yuslanovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Yuslanovich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yuslanovich wants to control but Van Guile is keeping him busy.
Yuslanovich just content to control the position.
Van Guile is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Yuslanovich happy to just control the position for now.
Van Guile wants to control but Yuslanovich postures up.
Van Guile is being controlled here.
Van Guile is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yuslanovich off and has taken his back!
Jean Claude Van Guile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Guile biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Guile controlling well, preventing Yuslanovich from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Guile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yuslanovich 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Yuslanovich!
Oleg Yuslanovich thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 17
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuslanovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuslanovich.
Nice cross by Murphy.#TD2#
Murphy gets caught napping as Yuslanovich dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
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.
Yuslanovich throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuslanovich's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR#
Murphy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy stands and throws Yuslanovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yuslanovich gets back to half guard.#T1#
Murphy controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuslanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy wants to stand but Yuslanovich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yuslanovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yuslanovich trying to control the position.
Yuslanovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murphy has passed into side control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yuslanovich tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy gets to mount! Yuslanovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yuslanovich tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that 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.#R2#
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Yuslanovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuslanovich off to one side.
Murphy jabs at Yuslanovich's body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Yuslanovich avoids them all with ease.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuslanovich can do to turn this around?
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yuslanovich throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Yuslanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yuslanovich eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thuds a left hand into Yuslanovich's body.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yuslanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Yuslanovich's defenses.
Yuslanovich misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a hook. Yuslanovich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Yuslanovich is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Liam Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuslanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuslanovich throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuslanovich's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR#
Yuslanovich working a defensive guard but Murphy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Murphy tries to stand but Yuslanovich is controlling his head. #T2#
Yuslanovich is looking for a sweep.
Yuslanovich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murphy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Yuslanovich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murphy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murphy not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy scores with a jab.
Oleg Yuslanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuslanovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yuslanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuslanovich looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Yuslanovich takes one on the button.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Yuslanovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuslanovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuslanovich.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuslanovich. Yuslanovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yuslanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Yuslanovich rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Yuslanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy cracks Yuslanovich with a good jab.
Yuslanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuslanovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuslanovich off to one side.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Yuslanovich.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Yuslanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuslanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liam Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuslanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuslanovich.
Murphy swings for the body but Yuslanovich moves out of range.
Yuslanovich misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuslanovich misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Yuslanovich's head back.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuslanovich's head.
Yuslanovich tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Yuslanovich tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy sizes up Yuslanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy scores with a one two! Yuslanovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Yuslanovich wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuslanovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Yuslanovich ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Yuslanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
Liam Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 11
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Yuslanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pervitin on the side of the head.
Yuslanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pervitin.
Pervitin feinted with a counter takedown.
Yuslanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pervitin as he jumps to the side.
Yuslanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pervitin feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Yuslanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuslanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Pervitin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Pervitin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yuslanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pervitin counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yuslanovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pervitin did well to prevent Yuslanovich getting side control.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuslanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pervitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yuslanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Yuslanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Pervitin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Yuslanovich stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Pervitin has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Yuslanovich manages to get his head free but now Pervitin has transitioned to an armbar! Yuslanovich grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Pervitin! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Pervitin!
Mr Pervitin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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