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Event:
ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Devlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eimann.
Eimann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Devlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eimann misses with a straight right.
Devlin throws out a counter right but Eimann avoids it with no problem.
Eimann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eimann scores with a jab to the head.
Eimann lands a nice hook to Devlin's body. Devlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Eimann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devlin avoids the body shot from Eimann.
A nice side step and Devlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Devlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Devlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eimann misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Devlin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Devlin misses the body punch
and Eimann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin ducks under a wild hook from Eimann.
A slow jab from Devlin misses its intended target.
Devlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devlin thows a leg kick but Eimann checks it #KD#
and Eimann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Devlin! Eimann lets Devlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Devlin is rocked!
Devlin connects with the punch.
Devlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Eimann finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eimann finds Devlin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Devlin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Eimann lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Devlin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinhardt Eimann!
After winning the bout, Reinhardt Eimann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Devlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Muromets counters with a shoot takedown. Devlin fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Devlin looking for a guillotine here but Muromets defends easily.
Muromets advances position into side control!
Muromets landing strikes.
Muromets working the ground and pound.
Devlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muromets throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Devlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muromets's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Devlin tries to roll over but Muromets keeps him under control.
Muromets drops an elbow to the side of Devlin's head.
Muromets working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Muromets there. #ROC#Devlin is rocked!
Muromets trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Devlin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muromets seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muromets wants to take a breather but Devlin is having none of it.
Muromets lands with a punch from half guard.
Muromets wants to pass to mount but Devlin is defending the position. #SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muromets is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Muromets is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Devlin is still in real trouble! Can Muromets finish him?
Muromets working over Devlin with some ground and pound. Devlin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Muromets lands a big elbow - Devlin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Muromets!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Muromets!
Ilya Muromets thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 208
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Macallan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devlin did well to prevent Macallan getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devlin is looking for a sweep. Macallan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macallan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Devlin is looking to improve his position.
Devlin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macallan stopping the sweep attempt from Devlin.#T1##SUB2#
Devlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macallan defends it easily.
Devlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Devlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Macallan wants to work for an arm triangle but Devlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devlin trying to control but Macallan postures up.
Devlin is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Macallan trying to control from half guard but Devlin is working away. #SUB#
Macallan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macallan.
Macallan prevents Devlin from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Devlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macallan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Devlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macallan.
Macallan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Devlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Devlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macallan postures up in Devlin's guard and throws a big left but Devlin blocks it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macallan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devlin's guard. #SUB2#
Devlin actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan is stalling here. Devlin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macallan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Devlin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Devlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Macallan is looking to regain half guard here but Devlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Devlin wants to stand but Macallan has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan is looking for a sweep.
Devlin wants to stand but Macallan is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bael Devlin 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##CL2#
Devlin has managed to clinch.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Devlin tries to throw a body punch but Macallan avoids it by throwing Devlin back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Devlin.
Devlin scores with a hook to the body.
Devlin tries to work over Macallan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Devlin fails to land.
Macallan tries to break the clinch but Devlin is controlling the position.
Macallan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Devlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devlin. #TD#
Macallan pulls guard successfully.
Macallan 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.
Devlin postures up.
#T1#
Devlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macallan is keeping the position for now.
Devlin postures up.
Devlin stopping the sweep attempt from Macallan.
Macallan is working hard here to advance position.
Devlin wants to control from the top but Macallan keeps moving.
Peat Macallan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Devlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Macallan has wrist control.
Devlin wants to pass the guard but Macallan is keeping the position.
Devlin keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macallan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Devlin trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Macallan.
Macallan lands strikes from half guard.
Devlin is refusing to be controlled, as Macallan sits in half guard.
Devlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Devlin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devlin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan is looking for a kimura but Devlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macallan to get the leverage.
Macallan wants to control but Devlin is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macallan is pressing down on Devlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Devlin is holding on for now.
Devlin pushes Macallan off looking to stand but Macallan dives back in and keeps control.
Macallan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Devlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan is trying to control the action in half guard but Devlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bael Devlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Macallan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devlin tries to avoid it but Macallan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devlin to the ground. Devlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macallan shoots for a takedown but Devlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Devlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macallan shoots in looking for a takedown. Devlin tries to sprawl out of it but Macallan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peat Macallan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peat Macallan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bael Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin wants to clinch up but Macallan keeps it at a distance.
Devlin lands a nice hook to Macallan's body. Macallan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Devlin is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Devlin.
Devlin with the inside leg kick.
Devlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Macallan is just out of range.#T1#
Devlin misses with a head kick.
Macallan attempts a counter takedown but Devlin avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Macallan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Devlin's guard.
Macallan is standing up over Devlin. Devlin looks to escape but Macallan dives into side control.
#REVB#
Devlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Macallan advances to mount. #SUB#
Macallan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Devlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Macallan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Devlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macallan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Devlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Macallan has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bael Devlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Macallan lands a couple of good shots and Devlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Macallan tightening his grip on Devlin, looking for the choke.
Devlin tries to escape but Macallan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Macallan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Devlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Macallan gets his hands free.
Macallan controlling well, preventing Devlin from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Macallan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Devlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Devlin for a finish. #SUB#
Macallan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Devlin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Devlin wants to escape the position.
Devlin trying to get back to his feet but Macallan is in full control for now.
Macallan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Devlin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Devlin showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peat Macallan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Devlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bael Devlin! |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Devlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Feet Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Feet Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devlin.
Feet Jr has Devlin pushed against the cage.
Devlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Feet Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feet Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Feet Jr is looking for a triangle but Devlin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Feet Jr is looking for a triangle but Devlin pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Feet Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Devlin. #SUB2#
Feet Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Devlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Devlin drops back looking for a leg! Feet Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feet Jr manages to kick Devlin off! Devlin jumps back into Feet Jr's guard.
Feet Jr keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Feet Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Devlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devlin advances to half guard.
Devlin is trying to control. Feet Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Devlin thows a huge punch but Feet Jr dodges it nicely.
Feet Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Devlin is working away from the top position though.
Devlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet Jr tries to get to full guard but Devlin has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bael Devlin 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##CL#
Devlin closes the distance and pushes Feet Jr back into the cage.#TD#
Devlin jumps guard.
Devlin is trying to control the position but Feet Jr postures up.
Devlin has control of Feet Jr's left arm, preventing Feet Jr from doing any damage. #SUB#
Devlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Feet Jr escapes and throws Devlin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet Jr wants to control but Devlin is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Feet Jr swings around for an armbar but Devlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Feet Jr's guard.
Feet Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Feet Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Feet Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Devlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Feet Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Devlin trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Feet Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feet Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devlin controlling the position.
Devlin trying to keep a closed guard but Feet Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Devlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bael Devlin dominated that second round.
That's time! Devlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Feet Jr fails to land the takedown.
Feet Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Devlin pushes Feet Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Devlin pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Devlin keeping full guard, as Feet Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Devlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Devlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Devlin keeping moving, preventing Feet Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Feet Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Feet Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Feet Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Devlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bael Devlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Devlin, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bael Devlin! |
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