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Event:
ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.#CL2#
Kyrylenko rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers catches Kyrylenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyrylenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a one two combo.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Kyrylenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Kyrylenko's defenses.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Kyrylenko moved out of range nicely.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Kyrylenko's head back.
#T1#
Kyrylenko is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Kyrylenko darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyrylenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers taking a breather.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rivers wants to stall.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyrylenko.
#T2#
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rivers stalks Kyrylenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyrylenko's face. Kyrylenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers throws a jab when Kyrylenko was well out of range.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
Kyrylenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers sets himself, and Kyrylenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivers avoids it this time.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylenko slips the punch.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrylenko circles away.#CL2#
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyrylenko is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrylenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Rivers finds it's target.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Kyrylenko is breathing heavily.
Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyrylenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyrylenko can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyrylenko has time to react.
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyrylenko walks into a jab.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrylenko drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers misses with a hook. Kyrylenko ducked under it nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.
Kyrylenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers throws a body punch but Kyrylenko moves out of range.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
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.
Kyrylenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Kyrylenko's head but Kyrylenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrylenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrylenko. #CL2#
Kyrylenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well.
Rivers jabs at Kyrylenko's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Kyrylenko with an uppercut!
Kyrylenko wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.#T1#
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyrylenko has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well. #T2#
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Kyrylenko is out of range.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyrylenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kyrylenko clinches with his opponent.
Kyrylenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyrylenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kyrylenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rivers sizes up Kyrylenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrylenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyrylenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rudenko Kyrylenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 11
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kyrylenko instigates a clinch.
Kyrylenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Kyrylenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kyrylenko decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kyrylenko wants to control position but Montgomery is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kyrylenko here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jenerick Montgomery ! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 6
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kyrylenko clinches. #TD#
Kyrylenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zaikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyrylenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyrylenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrylenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyrylenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaikov.
Zaikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyrylenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyrylenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaikov wants to control from the top but Kyrylenko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kyrylenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zaikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrylenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaikov has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrylenko's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kyrylenko wants to sweep here but Zaikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kyrylenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaikov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kyrylenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrylenko 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.#SUB#
Kyrylenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaikov defends it easily.#SUB#
Kyrylenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaikov working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Kyrylenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyrylenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kyrylenko has his foot on Zaikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kyrylenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zaikov is defending well. Kyrylenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zaikov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kyrylenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudenko Kyrylenko!
Rudenko Kyrylenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Clubba Fights 1
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Fiftyfour stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiftytwo. Fiftytwo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiftyfour throws a leg kick but Fiftytwo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiftytwo attempts a counter takedown but Fiftyfour avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Fiftyfour 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.#SUB2#
Fiftyfour thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiftytwo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiftytwo tries to get out of the position.
Fiftyfour is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fiftyfour loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiftyfour throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiftytwo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiftytwo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fiftyfour lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fiftytwo being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiftyfour trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fiftyfour tries to stand but Fiftytwo is controlling from the bottom.
Fiftytwo 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.
Fiftytwo looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiftyfour controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fiftytwo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fiftyfour swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fiftyfour shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiftytwo tries to sprawl out of it but Fiftyfour keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fiftytwo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Fiftyfour has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiftyfour is looking for a takedown.
Fiftyfour prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiftytwo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiftyfour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fiftytwo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiftyfour tries to pull guard but Fiftytwo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fiftyfour drops back down to his feet.
Subject Fiftytwo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Subject Fiftyfour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiftytwo can't get the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Subject Fiftyfour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiftyfour 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Subject Fiftyfour!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Subject Fiftyfour!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Subject Fiftyfour!
Subject Fiftyfour wins by unanimous decision! |
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