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Event:
ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dhargey takes the fight into the clinch.
Dhargey scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Dhargey.
Dhargey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yaden Dhargey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cillian Murphy.#TD2#
Murphy wants the takedown. Dhargey is fighting it off but Murphy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dhargey's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Dhargey working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Dhargey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy trying to control but Dhargey is working from the bottom.
Dhargey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhargey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhargey's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Dhargey wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Dhargey working a defensive guard here.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dhargey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Murphy trying to control but Dhargey is working from the bottom.
Dhargey wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Dhargey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dhargey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dhargey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Dhargey is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dhargey misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Dhargey sprawls well.
Dhargey attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Dhargey, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Dhargey against the cage but Dhargey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaden Dhargey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dhargey lands the left hand.
Dhargey stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cillian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Dhargey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dhargey pinned against the cage. Dhargey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yaden Dhargey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cillian Murphy.#TD#
Dhargey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Dhargey is now in Murphy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy controls Dhargey momentarily but Dhargey frees himself.
Dhargey stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dhargey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dhargey stacks Murphy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dhargey!
Murphy is not content to let Dhargey control the position.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Dhargey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Dhargey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dhargey lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy wants to control but Dhargey postures up.#SUB#
Dhargey tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Dhargey.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Dhargey winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy wants to sweep but Dhargey has passed to side control!#T3#
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Dhargey working the ground and pound.
Dhargey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dhargey easily slips into full mount!
Yaden Dhargey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhargey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dhargey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dhargey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dhargey avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.#T4#
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dhargey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dhargey looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhargey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dhargey prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Dhargey working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Dhargey unloading with bombs!
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Dhargey finish him?
Dhargey lands a nice shot to the head.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dhargey cracks Murphy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cillian Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murphy (0) vs (4) Galvao
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is letting Galvao control him for a moment.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy struggling a bit here.#T1#
Murphy tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
Murphy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galvao just content to control the position. #T2#
Murphy tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Galvao is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy is trying to keep Galvao in close.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galvao passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Galvao passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (7) Galvao
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Galvao slows the pace down.
Murphy tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Galvao 's best efforts.#T7#
Murphy moves into full guard.
Galvao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Galvao postures up.
Murphy is really struggling to control Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Galvao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (10) Galvao
Murphy wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.#T8#
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy tries to hold on but Galvao postures up.
Galvao controlling from the full mount.
Galvao looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Galvao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Galvao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Murphy wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao controlling the action here.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Galvao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy trying to control here.
#T13##SUB#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao prevents Murphy from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Galvao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (10) Galvao #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galvao holds on and takes a little breather.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy looks for a takedown but Rai sprawls well.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Rai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rai leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Rai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cillian Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Rai leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rai lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Rai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rai defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Rai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rai can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Rai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1#
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rai stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
#BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rai stuffs the takedown.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Cillian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
Rai misses with a double jab.
Rai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rai connects with the punch.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Rai sprawls well.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rai scores with a nice right hand.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rai cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Rai lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Rai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rai slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rai is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Rai circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Rai sprawls well.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Rai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rai continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Rai scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD2#
Rai drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Rai rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Rai shows good takedown defense.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rai, which made it look bad.
Rai punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Rai.
Rai dances in with a quick combination. Murphy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rai snaps Murphy's head back. Murphy stumbles backwards against the cage. Rai steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Murphy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Murphy just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai is the new welterweight champion!
Agansing Rai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cillian Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahokas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Ahokas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (5) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Murphy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ahokas is trying to escape and Murphy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ahokas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murphy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cillian Murphy!
A very excited looking Cillian Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 44
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Abdelrahman lands with a cross.
Abdelrahman works the jab nicely.
Abdelrahman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Abdelrahman flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Abdelrahman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdelrahman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abdelrahman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdelrahman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cillian Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdelrahman has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Abdelrahman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Abdelrahman. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Abdelrahman gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Abdelrahman.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdelrahman after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdelrahman.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T1#
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD#
Murphy wants the takedown. Abdelrahman is fighting it off but Murphy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Abdelrahman's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdelrahman keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Abdelrahman wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Abdelrahman is keeping the position.
Abdelrahman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abdelrahman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdelrahman is keeping the position for now.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdelrahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdelrahman controlling Murphy's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdelrahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abdelrahman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Abdelrahman being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdelrahman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahzad Abdelrahman 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#
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Abdelrahman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdelrahman as he jumps to the side.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Murphy 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.
Abdelrahman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abdelrahman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abdelrahman passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdelrahman off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Murphy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Abdelrahman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Murphy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Murphy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Abdelrahman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Cillian Murphy decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 39
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Rivers stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Rivers.
Rivers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.#T1#
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivers misses its target.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cillian Murphy.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivers as he avoids it easily.
Rivers lands a jab to the head.
Rivers scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivers, as that shot connected.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivers.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers 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##TD2#
Murphy 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rivers holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy pushes down on Rivers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rivers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in The Proving Grounds inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murphy prevents Rivers from improving his position.#T1#
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Rivers is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Rivers is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Rivers is in trouble now - Murphy has advanced to mount!
Rivers holds on for dear life.
Rivers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rivers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Rivers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
Cillian Murphy decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montgomery 's guard.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Murphy wants to stand but Montgomery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montgomery can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy looking for a submission but Montgomery manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Montgomery 's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#TD#
Montgomery jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cillian Murphy 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#
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montgomery did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Montgomery is defending the position.
Murphy prevents Montgomery from improving his position.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery trying to control here.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
Montgomery gets full guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery .
Cillian Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montgomery 's guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montgomery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murphy has Montgomery in his guard.#REVR#
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cillian Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Montgomery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Montgomery misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but instead Montgomery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cillian Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Jenerick Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Montgomery postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Montgomery , into his guard. #REVB#
Murphy 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cillian Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 26
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Kidd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Kidd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy looking to control.
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.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Kidd postures up.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kidd trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Kidd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kidd is in Murphy's guard.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy has an active guard here but Kidd has managed to pass into half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kidd's back!#SUB2#
Murphy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kidd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murphy's arms.
Well, with Murphy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kidd is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Murphy is trying to control but Kidd is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
Murphy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kidd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kidd tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kidd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kidd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kidd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Murphy passes into half guard.
Kidd trying to control here.
#T1#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Kidd is working away.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Murphy 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.
Murphy is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy is taking a breather. Kidd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kidd is not content to let Murphy control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kidd sees it coming and defends easily.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for submissions but instead, Kidd has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kidd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard. #REVR#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Cillian Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kidd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him. #SUB2#
Kidd content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Murphy has locked up a guillotine! Murphy's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kidd is holding on here and Murphy must be using up a lot of energy. Kidd has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Murphy gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy 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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Event:
ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Mazzi tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzi.
Mazzi tries to clinch up.
Mazzi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Mazzi closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazzi uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mazzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mazzi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzi is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Mazzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Murphy trying to control the action but Mazzi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mazzi tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mazzi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mazzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy prevents Mazzi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazzi defends it well.
Mazzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mazzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.#SUB#
Mazzi has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cillian Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Mazzi blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzi.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzi staying out of range there.
Mazzi throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazzi momentarily.
#CL#
Mazzi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Mazzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Mazzi looking for subs from the bottom but Murphy mounts him!
Cillian Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy trying to control but Mazzi is having none of it.
Mazzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mazzi is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Murphy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mazzi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzi is looking to escape.
Mazzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy trying to control but Mazzi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cillian Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy takes a swing at Mazzi's ribcage but misses.
Mazzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzi moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazzi blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzi.
Mazzi moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mazzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzi tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cillian Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazzi tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Mazzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Mazzi wants to clinch.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Mazzi wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Mazzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzi.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Mazzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Mazzi instigates a clinch.
Mazzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Mazzi drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy trying to control but Mazzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy passes Mazzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazzi is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cillian Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cillian Murphy!
Cillian 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 9
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a jab when Mah Dong was well out of range.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Mah Dong's head.
Mah Dong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mah Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mah Dong lands a head shot.
Mah Dong lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Mah Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mah Dong at a distance.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Mah Dong finish him?
Nice body punch from Mah Dong.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mah Dong swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Suuk Mah Dong!
In his post fight interview, Suuk Mah Dong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from MWOne does it's job there.
MWOne swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but MWOne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is looking to clinch but MWOne is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MWOne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch but MWOne is having none of it.
MWOne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MWOne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from MWOne.
MWOne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but MWOne breaks away and moves out of range.
MWOne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - MWOne circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
MWOne connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but MWOne is having none of it.
MWOne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MWOne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
MWOne looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range. #T1#
MWOne misses with a straight left.
MWOne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MWOne throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MWOne, pushing him back against the cage.
MWOne misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
MWOne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
MWOne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MWOne lands a head shot.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but MWOne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MWOne misses the jab.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MWOne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch but MWOne moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but MWOne pushes him off.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy tries to clinch
and MWOne counters with a stiff right hand.
MWOne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
MWOne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MWOne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and MWOne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cillian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MWOne throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
MWOne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MWOne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MWOne throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy tries to clinch but MWOne moves out of range.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but MWOne pushes him off.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy closes the distance but MWOne moves to the side
and MWOne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - MWOne circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch but MWOne is having none of it.
Nice body punch from MWOne. #T3#
MWOne misses with a straight right.
MWOne throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy is looking to clinch but MWOne is avoiding it.
MWOne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from MWOne misses.
MWOne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
MWOne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MWOne misses the jab.
MWOne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy wants to clinch up but MWOne keeps it at a distance.
Murphy wants to clinch.
MWOne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy tries to clinch there but MWOne circles away.
MWOne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and MWOne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
MWOne circles away from the clinch attempt.
MWOne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
MWOne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy wants to clinch up but MWOne keeps it at a distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but MWOne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MWOne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MWOne.
Murphy slips under a jab from MWOne.
Murphy wants to clinch up but MWOne keeps it at a distance.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and MWOne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but MWOne pushes him off.
MWOne throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MWOne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Murphy rushes MWOne and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging MWOne to the mat.
#SUB#
Murphy pushes a forearm under MWOne's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MWOne is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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