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Event:
ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnell throws a right hand that Smirnova ducks under and follows up with a left that Smirnova also avoids with ease.
Burnell tries to bum rush Smirnova with a series of wild strikes but Smirnova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnova tries to clinch but Burnell is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Smirnova.
No luck for Burnell with that takedown attempt.
Burnell is breathing heavily.
Smirnova throws a head kick but Burnell moves out of range.
Smirnova lands with a right hand.
Burnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smirnova flicks out a counter leg kick but Burnell steps away.
Smirnova doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnell circles away.
Smirnova keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnell throws a right and a left that Smirnova avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smirnova.
Burnell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Smirnova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burnell defends well and Smirnova ends up having to push Burnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnell circles away.
Nicolas Burnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Burnell lands a two punch combo.
Burnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smirnova throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnova.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
Burnell jabs Smirnova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smirnova shoots in and drives through. Burnell sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnell. Smirnova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Smirnova clinches with his opponent.
Smirnova swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Burnell throws a nice looking combination but Smirnova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnell misses with a double jab
and Smirnova counters with a two punch combo.
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!#CL2#
Smirnova darts in and clinches Burnell up against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
Smirnova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnova somewhat.
Smirnova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Burnell moves out of range as Smirnova throws a body kick.
Burnell misses with a double jab.
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 Nicolas Burnell 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##TD2#
Smirnova looking to score a takedown here. Burnell is defending well but Smirnova drives through and ends up in Burnell's guard.
Smirnova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Burnell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smirnova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnova or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnell, which made it look bad.
Smirnova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Burnell instigates a clinch.
Burnell is trying to push Smirnova away but Smirnova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnova fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Smirnova gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Smirnova jumps guard and drags Burnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Burnell is looking to stand up but Smirnova won't let him.
Smirnova trying to keep a closed guard but Burnell is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnova 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.#SUB2#
Smirnova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smirnova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnell defends it easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnova trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burnell throws a series of punches but Smirnova moves out of range.
Smirnova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burnell walks into a straight right hand from Smirnova.
Smirnova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicolas Burnell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Burnell looks to land a combination but Smirnova avoids it well.
Smirnova fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smirnova moves into the clinch.
Smirnova tries to pull guard but Burnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Smirnova drops back down to his feet.
Smirnova prevents Burnell from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
Burnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to clinch there but Burnell circles away.
Burnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smirnova lunges at Burnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burnell's hand. #T1#
Smirnova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Burnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnova, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnova slowing the pace effectively.
Smirnova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnell to keep the fight standing.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.#TD#
Burnell gets control of Smirnova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burnell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smirnova trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Smirnova throwing strikes but missing.
Smirnova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnell keeping moving, preventing Smirnova from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES#
Burnell kicks Smirnova off and gets to his feet.
Nickita Smirnova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Burnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnell lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Burnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nicolas Burnell! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 20
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Mongkut gets tackled into the cage by Smirnova. Smirnova maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mongkut works the jab nicely.
Smirnova misses with a takedown attempt - Mongkut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smirnova is looking to clinch but Mongkut is avoiding it.
Mongkut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mongkut thows a body kick. Smirnova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mongkut lands with a kick to the temple. Smirnova shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smirnova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongkut.
Mongkut misses with a hook
and Smirnova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mongkut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongkut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mongkut misses the shot to the body.
Mongkut thows a body kick. Smirnova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Smirnova tries to bum rush Mongkut with a series of wild strikes but Mongkut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mongkut throws a leg kick which misses Smirnova's front leg but catches the back leg as Smirnova tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongkut.
Mongkut takes a swing at Smirnova's ribcage but misses.
Mongkut lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Nickita Smirnova has been cut.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mongkut. That's going to slow Smirnova down.
Mongkut throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mongkut.
A head kick misses from Mongkut. #CL2#
Smirnova clinches up with Mongkut and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Mongkut.
Mongkut is pushing Smirnova 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 controlling the action here for a moment.
Mongkut avoiding damage.
#BC#
Mongkut breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Mongkut lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mongkut misses with a hook. Smirnova ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Smirnova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mongkut's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mongkut wants to get back to his feet but Smirnova passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mongkut tries to kick Smirnova off but Smirnova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smirnova slows the pace down in half guard.
Smirnova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mongkut tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smirnova manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phet Mongkut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nickita Smirnova's cut.
That's time! Mongkut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mongkut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongkut.#BC#
Mongkut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phet Mongkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mongkut.
Mongkut delivers a nice body kick.
Mongkut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mongkut throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnova is defended easily by Mongkut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mongkut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnova somewhat.
Mongkut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Mongkut throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smirnova has a takedown stuffed.
Phet Mongkut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
Mongkut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smirnova will feel that in the morning.
Smirnova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongkut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smirnova on the side of the head. #ROC#Smirnova is rocked!
Smirnova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mongkut.
Smirnova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mongkut tries to avoid it but Smirnova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mongkut to the ground. Mongkut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smirnova is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mongkut forces Smirnova back against the cage and clinches.
Mongkut lands a body punch.
Mongkut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smirnova jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mongkut walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongkut. #T2##KD#
Mongkut lands a big head kick that sends Smirnova tumbling to the mat! Mongkut takes a step backwards and waves Smirnova back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smirnova is still on wobbly legs! Can Mongkut finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnova walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smirnova limp body while Mongkut jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phet Mongkut!
A relieved looking Phet Mongkut 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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Event:
ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnova.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw. #TD2#
Smirnova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaw is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smirnova presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smirnova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smirnova tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Smirnova's guard.
Smirnova is looking to stand back up but Shaw counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smirnova.
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!#REVB#
Shaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Smirnova tries to control Shaw's body but Shaw pushes him off. Smirnova squirms to his side and now Shaw has his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shaw. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smirnova is trying to stand back up.
Smirnova tries to break free.
Shaw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smirnova is trapped and Shaw is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Shaw working for the choke. #T2#
Shaw lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smirnova wants to escape the position.
Shaw biding his time, controlling Smirnova.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shaw lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smirnova fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Smirnova.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Smirnova gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Smirnova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smirnova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Smirnova pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smirnova has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Shaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smirnova regains guard.
Smirnova pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Smirnova connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shaw throws a body punch but Smirnova moves out of range.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Smirnova pulls Shaw into guard.
#ES2#
Smirnova pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smirnova is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smirnova.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnova.
Smirnova tries to clinch up.
Shaw tries to counter by clinching up but Smirnova breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Shaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smirnova is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shaw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnova's efforts to push away.
Smirnova swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Smirnova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickita Smirnova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Smirnova's guard.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnova is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaw lands a couple of elbows.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.
Smirnova has hold of Shaw's hands but Shaw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Smirnova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage. #T1#
Shaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smirnova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smirnova trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw is trying to control. Smirnova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnova is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnova avoid being mounted?
Smirnova is not content to let Shaw control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smirnova desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnova misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnova tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Shaw! |
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