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Event:
ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Mongkut connects with a leg kick.
Mongkut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mongkut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mongkut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kropotkin throws out the jab.
Kropotkin misses with a hook to the body
and Mongkut counters with a three punch combo that has Kropotkin backing up. Kropotkin nods at Mongkut to acknowledge the strikes.
Mongkut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kropotkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phet Mongkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Kropotkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mongkut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick as Mongkut jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Kropotkin.#CL2#
Kropotkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mongkut, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kropotkin.
Mongkut looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin is pushing Mongkut up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mongkut working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mongkut fails to land.
Kropotkin pushes Mongkut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin avoiding damage.
Mongkut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Kropotkin 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.
Kropotkin avoiding damage.
#BC#
Mongkut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mongkut throws a nice head kick!
Mongkut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kropotkin throws out the jab.
Mongkut lands a leg kick that knocks Kropotkin off balance momentarily.
Mongkut checks a low kick from Kropotkin.
Mongkut misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Kropotkin clinches up with Mongkut and pushes him back against the cage.
Kropotkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mongkut controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kropotkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kropotkin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kropotkin as Mongkut tries to tie him up.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike from Mongkut.
Mongkut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mongkut can't break the clinch.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mongkut is trying to push Kropotkin away but Kropotkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Mongkut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin pushes Mongkut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mongkut takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Mongkut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mongkut scores with the left hand. Kropotkin knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phet Mongkut dominated that round.
That's time! Mongkut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Mongkut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mongkut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Mongkut moved away.
Kropotkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mongkut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mongkut moves out of range of the body kick from Kropotkin.
It looked like Mongkut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick
and Mongkut counters with a good low kick that Kropotkin was not able to check.
Kropotkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kropotkin blocks a head kick by Mongkut.
Nice shot by Mongkut.
Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Mongkut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mongkut.
Mongkut avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
The crowd cheers as Kropotkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mongkut doesn't seem phased though.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Mongkut is having none of it.
Mongkut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mongkut scores with a body shot.
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!
Mongkut misses with a right hand
and Kropotkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A head kick misses from Mongkut.
Kropotkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Mongkut.
Mongkut scores with a nice body kick.
Mongkut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kropotkin misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kropotkin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mongkut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range and Mongkut settles back down.
Kropotkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mongkut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kropotkin.
Mongkut moves away from the strike by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to land a combination but Mongkut avoids it well.
Mongkut lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongkut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Mongkut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mongkut.
Mongkut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mongkut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Mongkut throws a solid leg kick but Kropotkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mongkut.
Kropotkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mongkut.
Kropotkin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kropotkin moves into the clinch.
Kropotkin keeps control of Mongkut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mongkut slowing the pace effectively.
Mongkut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mongkut tries to land knees in the clinch but Kropotkin avoids the damage to the body.
Mongkut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mongkut misses with an elbow over the top.
Mongkut managing to block the knees to the body from Kropotkin.
A knee to the head by Kropotkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongkut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kropotkin has him pressed against the cage.
Mongkut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phet Mongkut dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mongkut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kropotkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mongkut checks it well.
Mongkut throws a head kick but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Mongkut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kropotkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongkut.
Mongkut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mongkut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mongkut lands a head shot.
Kropotkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mongkut. That one must have hurt.
Kropotkin tries to clinch
enabling Mongkut to counter with a crisp jab.
Mongkut misses with a straight left.
Mongkut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kropotkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin tests Mongkut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick
and Mongkut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kropotkin's knee momentarily.
Kropotkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mongkut plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Mongkut tries to clinch there but Kropotkin circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mongkut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kropotkin misses with a right hand
and Mongkut counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kropotkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mongkut.
Mongkut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongkut moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kropotkin wants to slow Mongkut down by chopping away at his legs.
Kropotkin avoids the head kick by Mongkut.
Kropotkin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mongkut. Mongkut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kropotkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mongkut looks to land a combination but Kropotkin avoids it well.
Kropotkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Mongkut is wise to it.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Mongkut moves out of range.
Mongkut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mongkut is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongkut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongkut throws a head kick that misses.
Kropotkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Mongkut gets tackled into the cage by Kropotkin. Kropotkin maintains the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mongkut fails to land.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kropotkin misses with a looping right.
Kropotkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mongkut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Mongkut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kropotkin avoids the head kick by Mongkut.
Mongkut misses with a left hand
and Kropotkin counters with a left to the body.
Phet Mongkut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kropotkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kropotkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mongkut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongkut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Kropotkin finds it's target.
Mongkut lands a jab-cross combination.
Kropotkin throws the kick towards the body but Mongkut avoids it.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Kropotkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mongkut tries to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Kropotkin.
I think Mongkut 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phet Mongkut!
Our winner, Phet Mongkut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kropotkin clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kropotkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kropotkin is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Kropotkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kropotkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kropotkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kropotkin stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kropotkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Kropotkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kropotkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Kropotkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Kropotkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kropotkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Kropotkin, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Kropotkin against the cage but Kropotkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Kropotkin scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kropotkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kropotkin wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kropotkin has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Kropotkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Kropotkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Kropotkin scores with a four punch combination!
Kropotkin throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Kropotkin lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kropotkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kropotkin drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropotkin is stalling here.
Kropotkin has Nurmagomedov pushed against the cage.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kropotkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kropotkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Kropotkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kropotkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov letting Kropotkin take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Kropotkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Nurmagomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kropotkin pushes Nurmagomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Peter Kropotkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov has Kropotkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kropotkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kropotkin leaning against his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kropotkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kropotkin digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kropotkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kropotkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kropotkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Kropotkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Kropotkin catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Kropotkin instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kropotkin is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin leaning against his opponent.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kropotkin stalling the fight.
Kropotkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kropotkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kropotkin is struggling to control the position.
Kropotkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kropotkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Miroslav Nurmagomedov has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov letting Kropotkin take a breather here.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Kropotkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kropotkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kropotkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kropotkin 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 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Miroslav Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Tico.
Kropotkin walks into a jab.
Tico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Kropotkin 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.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Tico blocks a leg kick.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin motions for Tico to come forward. Kropotkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico blocks a leg kick.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tico.
Kropotkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Tico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Tico lands an elbow inside.
Kropotkin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tico is trying to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling him.
Tico stalling.
Kropotkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Tico just leaning against Kropotkin, taking a breather.
Kropotkin keeps control of Tico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kropotkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tico goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kropotkin prevents it.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kropotkin misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kropotkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico backing away here, and Kropotkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Tico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kropotkin on the side of the head.
Tico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Kropotkin throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Tico throws a hook but Kropotkin avoids it easily.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Kropotkin looks to move away, Tico throws a big counter combo but Kropotkin just gets out of the way.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico misses with a hook. Kropotkin ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
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#
No joy there for Tico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Tico shakes it off.
A big right from Kropotkin misses.
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Kropotkin throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
Kropotkin is looking to clinch.
Tico throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Tico punishes Kropotkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kropotkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Tico.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.#T1#
Kropotkin throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Tico moved away.
Kropotkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a straight right hand.
Tico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico scores with a punch to the head.
Tico checks the leg kick.
Tico misses the jab.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Tico misses with an uppercut
and Kropotkin counters with a left to the body.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tico misses. #T2#
Tico misses with a looping right.
Kropotkin is looking for the big counter here.
Kropotkin tried to score with a low kick but Tico checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kropotkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tico.
Kropotkin throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Kropotkin tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kropotkin misses with a leg kick.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut.
Tico attempts a counter takedown but Kropotkin avoids it well and moves away.
Kropotkin is looking to clinch.
Kropotkin tries to score with a low kick but Tico moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kropotkin defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kropotkin.
Tico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kropotkin sprawls well. Kropotkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tico gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Tico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kropotkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin scores with a three punch combo!
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Tico.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tico.#T1#
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Tico circles away and keeps his distance.
Kropotkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tico.
Kropotkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kropotkin throws out a leg kick but Tico moves out of range and Kropotkin only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Kropotkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tico misses. #T2#
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Tico throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Tico misses.
It seemed like Kropotkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.
Tico shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Kropotkin moves away and avoids it.
Kropotkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin staying out of range there.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range and Tico settles back down.
A big left from Tico misses.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tico 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 23
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Hendereson checks a low kick from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hendereson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Kropotkin clinches with his opponent.
Hendereson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kropotkin smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin with the inside leg kick.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kropotkin clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Hendereson.
Kropotkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendereson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hendereson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendereson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Hendereson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kropotkin regains guard immediately. #T1#
Kropotkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kropotkin, not yet.
Kropotkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kropotkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendereson trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hendereson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kropotkin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kropotkin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kropotkin! #REVB##SU2#
Kropotkin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kropotkin throws the kick towards the body but Hendereson avoids it.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kropotkin!
Kropotkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kropotkin duly obliges.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendereson is just out of range.
Hendereson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Kropotkin instigates a clinch.
Kropotkin managing to block the knees to the body from Hendereson.
Kropotkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin just leaning against Hendereson, taking a breather.
Hendereson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendereson tries for a takedown but Kropotkin manages to get underhooks.
Hendereson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Kropotkin gets tackled into the cage by Hendereson. Hendereson maintains the clinch.
Kropotkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendereson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kropotkin.
Hendereson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin slowing the pace effectively.
Hendereson misses with a knee strike.
Hendereson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kropotkin.
Hendereson tries to pull guard but Kropotkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin stops a takedown attempt from Hendereson.
Kropotkin being controlled against the cage.
Kropotkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hendereson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kropotkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendereson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kropotkin.
Hendereson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hendereson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kropotkin to keep the fight standing.
Hendereson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kropotkin effectively controlling the action here.
Hendereson takes a shot to the head.
Hendereson tries to break free but Kropotkin pushes him back against the cage.
Kropotkin pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Kropotkin is pressed up against the cage. Hendereson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kropotkin down to the mat. Kropotkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kropotkin works Hendereson's body with a nice hook.
Kropotkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendereson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kropotkin has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kropotkin taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendereson is trying to drag Kropotkin to the mat but Kropotkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kropotkin misses with a head kick.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Kropotkin's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kropotkin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Hendereson blocks it.
Kropotkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendereson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendereson controlling the action here for a moment.
Kropotkin stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendereson tries to land a knee to the head but Kropotkin blocks with his arms.
Hendereson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Hendereson looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kropotkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hendereson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hendereson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kropotkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendereson jumps guard but Kropotkin stands there with Hendereson around his waist. Hendereson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kropotkin is pushing Hendereson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kropotkin prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kropotkin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kropotkin on the inside.
Hendereson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kropotkin walks away with a smile on his face. Hendereson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kropotkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendereson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kropotkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Kropotkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Hendereson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kropotkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Hendereson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kropotkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kropotkin 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 18
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Colt looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Colt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colt lands a right hook to the body.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Colt connects with a right hand. Kropotkin shakes it off.#CL#
Colt closes the distance and clinches.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kropotkin blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Colt.
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Colt gets through Kropotkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt lands with a short shot to the head.
Colt taking a breather.
Colt scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Colt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kropotkin.
Colt tries to work over Kropotkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kropotkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Colt has Kropotkin pressed against the cage, preventing Kropotkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colt cracks Kropotkin with a nice body shot.
Colt lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Colt.
Colt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt keeps control of Kropotkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Colt digs a right hand into Kropotkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kropotkin's gas tank.
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
#T2#
Colt presses Kropotkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kropotkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Colt scores with a shot to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Colt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Colt tries to work over Kropotkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colt lands a body shot.
Colt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Colt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kropotkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Kropotkin misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Colt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand.
Colt lands with a shot to the body.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.
Colt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Colt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?
Colt looks to throw the jab but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin thows a leg kick but Colt checks it
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kropotkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Colt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colt lands with a good body shot.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kropotkin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Colt instigates a clinch.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Kropotkin controls the action.
Colt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Colt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kropotkin is trying to force a seperation but Colt has the dominant position.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kropotkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colt with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Colt pushes Kropotkin up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Colt.
#BC2#
Kropotkin breaks from the clinch.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.#T2#
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colt throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Colt stuns Kropotkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colt swings for the body but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Colt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kropotkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Colt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Colt lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Colt.
Henry Colt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colt throws a head punch that misses.
Colt lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kropotkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colt throws a good cross that connects.
Kropotkin connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henry Colt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry Colt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kropotkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kropotkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.
Kropotkin throws a big shot that misses.
Kropotkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kropotkin slips a jab and a cross from Colt.
Kropotkin throws a counter combo.
Colt cracks Kropotkin with an open hand slap.
Colt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kropotkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colt misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Colt.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
Kropotkin scores with a jab. Colt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Colt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colt misses with a looping left.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.#CL#
Colt takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Colt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Colt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Colt moves into the clinch successfully.
Colt misses with some punches.
Kropotkin is trying to push Colt away but Colt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kropotkin looking to stall.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Colt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kropotkin tries a low kick but Colt avoids it.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kropotkin looks to land a combination but Colt avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colt.
Colt dodges the punch combination from Kropotkin.
#CL#
Colt moves into the clinch.
Kropotkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Colt breaks the clinch.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Colt avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Colt cracks Kropotkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kropotkin misses the target.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kropotkin tried to score with a low kick but Colt checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colt 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 13
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve tries for a takedown but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kropotkin defends well and Steve ends up having to push Kropotkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Kropotkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Kropotkin.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Kropotkin pushes him away.
A big left from Kropotkin misses.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Kropotkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve looks for a takedown but Kropotkin sprawls well.
Peter Kropotkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Steve.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropotkin misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kropotkin avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD2#
Steve scores with a takedown into Kropotkin's guard.
Kropotkin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Kropotkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kropotkin won't allow it.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kropotkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kropotkin pulls guard effortlessly.
Kropotkin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kropotkin is trying to keep Steve in close.
Steve stays in close to Kropotkin's body and controls the position.
Steve wants to stand and escape but instead Kropotkin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kropotkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Kropotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kropotkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kropotkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Kropotkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin 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#
Kropotkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kropotkin's waist but Kropotkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steve off to one side.
Kropotkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kropotkin.
Steve tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kropotkin swivels and escapes.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve prevents Kropotkin from breaking the clinch.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kropotkin has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Kropotkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Steve.
A short right from Steve.
Kropotkin fails to pull guard.
Kropotkin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kropotkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steve looking for a takedown.
Steve has Kropotkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kropotkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
And Steve responds with a good body kick, but Kropotkin manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target. #CL2#
Steve gets a clinch. #TD#
Kropotkin manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Kropotkin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Steve drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kropotkin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kropotkin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kropotkin! #REVR#
Peter Kropotkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Kropotkin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steve wants to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Steve defending against the ground and pound.
Steve wants to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Kropotkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin 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##CL2#
Kropotkin gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Kropotkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve is working Kropotkin over against the cage.
Kropotkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Scooter Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kropotkin stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Scooter Steve has been cut.
Steve tries to clinch there but Kropotkin circles away.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Kropotkin.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Kropotkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
Steve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kropotkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Kropotkin pushes him off.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peter Kropotkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Steve.#BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve is looking to clinch but Kropotkin is avoiding it.
No luck for Steve with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kropotkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kropotkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Kropotkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kropotkin is pressed up against the cage. Steve has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kropotkin down to the mat. Kropotkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a head kick but Kropotkin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Steve rushes Kropotkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scooter Steve.
I think Kropotkin 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 8
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kropotkin lands a right hook to the body.
Rico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kropotkin to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Kropotkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rico to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rico stands up over Kropotkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rico scoring with some ground and pound.
Rico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kropotkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kropotkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rico lands a couple of digs.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kropotkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kropotkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kropotkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kropotkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico works over Kropotkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kropotkin looking to control.
Rico is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Rico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rico is working Kropotkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kropotkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Kropotkin from controlling successfully.
Kropotkin throwing strikes but missing.
Rico seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kropotkin looking to sit in guard and control but Rico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Rico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rico takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Spider Rico has been cut.
Kropotkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Rico dives in and scores a takedown into Kropotkin's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico working some strikes from top position.
Rico won't allow Kropotkin to get back to his feet.
Spider Rico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico lands a couple of digs.
Rico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2#
Kropotkin has his foot on Rico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rico works his way back into a safe position though.
Rico distracts Kropotkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Rico pushes his legs off easily.
Kropotkin looking to control.
Rico connects with a couple of short punches.
Rico working some strikes from top position.
Rico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rico trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Rico is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kropotkin has his foot on Rico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rico works his way back into a safe position though.
Rico landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Rico postures up and lands a big shot to Kropotkin's brow.
Rico landing some decent shots from guard.
Rico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rico works over Kropotkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rico landing some decent shots from guard.
Rico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rico landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico landing some decent shots from guard.
Rico works over Kropotkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rico landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Rico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spider Rico's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Kropotkin scores with a one two! Rico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rico decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kropotkin's guard.
Kropotkin manages to escape and get 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!
Kropotkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rico. Rico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kropotkin throws a one two combo.
Kropotkin tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kropotkin scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Kropotkin.
Rico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kropotkin cracks Rico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kropotkin scores with a shot to the body.
Kropotkin thows a leg kick but Rico checks it #TD#
so Rico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rico connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rico landing with the ground and pound.
Rico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rico cracks Kropotkin with a solid left hand.
Kropotkin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rico chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Rico preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kropotkin has momentary wrist control but Rico slips an elbow through the middle.
Rico connects with a couple of short punches.
Rico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Kropotkin has momentary wrist control but Rico slips an elbow through the middle.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Rico is proving a slippery customer.
Rico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rico chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rico tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kropotkin's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Kropotkin.
I think Rico 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Rico!
A relieved looking Spider Rico thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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