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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 46 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita passes Savkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Savkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! Savkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savkov manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into Savkov's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
#SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov looking to control.
#SUB#
Savkov has an active guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Savkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Savkov trying to control here.
#T5#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Savkov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Mesquita#T6#
Savkov trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Savkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savkov is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Savkov tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita looking for a sweep but Savkov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (7) vs (2) Mesquita#T7#
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (10) vs (2) Mesquita
Savkov wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Savkov is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Savkov.
#SUB#
Savkov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mesquita has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Savkov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mesquita taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Savkov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 45 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov is trying to trip Savkov. He has hold of a leg but Savkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Savkov trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T1#
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savkov trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T3#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savkov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position. #T5#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T6#
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov being controlled for a moment.
Magomedov working away.#T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Savkov trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Magomedov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov stalling. #T11##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Magomedov#T12#
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 44 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Smith
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #T1#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Smith is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith passes into side control, despite Savkov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Smith
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6#
Smith controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Smith slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Smith
Smith takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Savkov tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Smith working away.#T10#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith controlling the action here.
Savkov tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T13#
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (11) Smith
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith fails to advance to Savkov's back. #T14#
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Savkov rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (14) Smith
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 14 to 0.
A less than humble George Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 40 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 43 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Mondragon has Savkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mondragon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Savkov tumbling to the mat - Mondragon dives into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Savkov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Savkov is looking to sweep but instead, Mondragon has passed into half guard.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savkov is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Mondragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Savkov#T3#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon takes Savkov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Savkov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Savkov#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon tries to get the hooks in deep but Savkov pushed the leg off.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mondragon continues to stall.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Savkov is in bad spot here.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Savkov rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6##SUB#
Mondragon working for a choke but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is really stuck here.
Savkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Savkov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Savkov
Mondragon is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Mondragon is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Savkov is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Mondragon is pulling down on Savkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Savkov, at least for the moment.
Savkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Savkov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (5) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Savkov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Mondragon is in trouble now - Savkov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (8) Savkov#T12#
Savkov tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Savkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mondragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Savkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savkov tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon keeping hold of Savkov's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (12) vs (8) Savkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controls the position.
Savkov tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 41 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 43 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Breaker defends it nicely.
Breaker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Arm Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Savkov darts in and clinches Breaker up against the cage.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Breaker goes for a takedown attempt but Savkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Savkov rushes Breaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is pressed up against the cage. Breaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savkov down to the mat. Savkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Savkov clinches up against the cage.
Breaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savkov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arm Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Breaker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Savkov is trying to keep an underhook but Breaker manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Savkov
Breaker is trying to control. Savkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Breaker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Savkov
Breaker trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savkov wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker. #T2#
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Breaker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savkov won't allow Breaker to pass to mount.
Breaker is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Savkov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Breaker. Oh but Savkov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Breaker goes limp - he's gone! Savkov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar has Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Savkov manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Savkov tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Jafar just content to control the position.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jafar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savkov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (5) Jafar
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Savkov stops Jafar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jafar trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T2#
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Jafar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Jafar tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Jafar looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar is looking to work his way around to Savkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Savkov wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Jafar trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#T7#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Jafar stalling. #T8##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar passes Savkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Savkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is not content to let Jafar control the position.#T11#
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.
Savkov tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov moves into full guard.
#T13#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T14#
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Savage Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 40 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 42 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savkov but Savkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savkov tries to counter with a clinch but Breaker shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Breaker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Savkov
Breaker wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Breaker stands and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Breaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
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.#SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Savkov is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Savkov wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Savkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Savkov trying to control here.
#SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura here but Savkov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Breaker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (5) vs (2) Savkov#T2#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savkov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Breaker is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov prevents Breaker from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it.
Breaker keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Breaker with the active half guard here but Savkov passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working. #T5#
Savkov tries to move to mount but Breaker blocks the move with his legs.
Breaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Savkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Breaker as he works his way to full guard.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Savkov wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy. #T7#
Breaker wants to control but Savkov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (8) Savkov
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Savkov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (5) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.#T8#
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Breaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov trying to control but Breaker is having none of it. #T9#
Breaker gets back to half guard.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Savkov is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Savkov seems content to control.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Savkov wants to take a breather but Breaker is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Camara gets a clinch.
Camara can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Savkov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (3) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara slows the pace down. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.#T2#
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (3) vs (2) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camara keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Camara 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.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Savkov#T4#
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Camara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.#T5#
Savkov is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara taking a breather here.
Savkov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara controls the position from side control.#T6#
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Savkov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Savkov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Savkov is being controlled here.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov is letting Camara control him for a moment.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Camara just content to control the position. #T10#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Savkov tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Camara working away.
A lull in the action here.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Camara controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. #T14#
Camara takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Abdelrahman Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 353
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 40 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Marden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Marden#SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Marden maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Savkov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marden has cracked it and Savkov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
A victorious Bulla Marden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 343
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 39 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dukat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Dukat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is trying to escape the position but Dukat is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Dukat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dukat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (7) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to hold on but Dukat postures up.
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Dukat isn't that keen on the idea.
Dukat wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB#
Savkov tries to improve his position but Dukat has taken his back! Dukat has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Savkov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dukat pushes Savkov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
A very excited looking Gul Dukat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WPGC 10.5
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 39 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 36 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Savkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Breaker#ROC#Breaker is rocked!#SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Breaker defends easily.
Breaker is still in real trouble! Can Savkov finish him?#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savkov pushes a forearm under Breaker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Breaker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
WPGC 9
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 38 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Brown darts in and clinches Savkov up against the cage.#TD#
Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Savkov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown postures up.
Brown 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.#T1#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Brown wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov is trying to control but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Savkov
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov wants to control but Brown is having none of it.#T3#
Brown is stalling here but it's allowed Savkov to get half guard.
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Brown has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Brown moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Savkov. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (0) Savkov#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown slows the pace down.
Brown taking a break here but Savkov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brown stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Savkov moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Brown'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.#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savkov wants to control the position but Brown says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Savkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12##SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#T13#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jab Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WPGC 8
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Savkov, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rodriquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savkov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez 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.
Savkov wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Savkov prevents Rodriquez from improving position. #SUB#
Rodriquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriquez's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Savkov
Rodriquez is pulling down on Savkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Savkov, at least for the moment.#T2#
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (2) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Rodriquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriquez works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
#T5#
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Savkov wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Savkov trying to control here.
#T7#
Rodriquez wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Savkov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (2) Savkov
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Savkov regains half guard.#T8#
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov can't escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez controlling from mount. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T10#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Rodriquez goes for an armbar but Savkov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (4) Savkov
Rodriquez 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.#T11#
Rodriquez looking to control.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (4) Savkov#T12#
Rodriquez pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Rodriquez trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Rodriquez passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez 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:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 37 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulik 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.#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Savkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kulik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik 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.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Savkov passes into half guard.
Savkov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Savkov
Kulik gets back to half guard.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.#SUB#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Savkov
Kulik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) Savkov
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard. #T3#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kulik stalling. #SUB#
Kulik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (6) Savkov
Savkov tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.#SUB#
Kulik is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Kulik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savkov has given up his back here. Will Kulik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (6) Savkov#SUB#
Kulik working for a choke but Savkov is defending well. #SUB#
Kulik working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB#
Kulik looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Savkov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kulik is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (8) Savkov
Kulik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savkov is now in half guard.
Savkov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (11) Savkov
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Savkov's attempts to control the action.
Kulik tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Savkov's attempts to control the action.
Kulik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T9#
Savkov prevents Kulik from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kulik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Savkov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (14) Savkov
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kulik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Savkov. #T10#
Savkov prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Savkov tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov fails to advance to Kulik's back.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12##SUB#
Kulik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kulik working for a triangle but Savkov defends it easily.
Savkov passes into half guard. #T13#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to sweep but Savkov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (17) Savkov
Savkov wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik prevents Savkov from improving position. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (17) Savkov
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
WPGC 6.5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 36 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Savkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Savkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Savkov gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the ropes.
As Kersikov tries to get set, Savkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Kersikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nykolai Kersikov.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Savkov tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Savkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Savkov (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Savkov blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Savkov trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Savkov is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savkov looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Kersikov passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Kersikov wants to take Savkov's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Savkov tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov can't control as he wanted to and Savkov manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T9#
Savkov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Savkov tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov prevents Kersikov from improving position.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (12) Kersikov#T11#
Savkov regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Savkov is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position. #T12#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (15) Kersikov
Savkov wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Savkov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (18) Kersikov#T13#
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Savkov just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Savkov wants to escape the position.
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Savkov pushed the leg off.
Savkov tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Savkov rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Savkov trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Savkov is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 18 to 0.
A victorious Nykolai Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 35 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Savkov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Savkov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Brown wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Brown trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Brown
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown controls the position.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Brown takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Brown wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Savkov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (4) vs (5) Brown#T6#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown keeping hold of Savkov's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Brown tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.#T8#
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savkov is now in half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown looking to control.
#T9#
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Savkov has moved into half guard.
Savkov wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (7) Brown
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (4) vs (10) Brown
Savkov tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov prevents Brown from improving position.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 10 to 4.
Jab Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 34 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savkov to the mat! Savkov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Lo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov wants to control but Lo postures up.#T2#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Lo controls the position from side control.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Savkov is right now.
Lo taking a breather here. #T3#
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Lo controls the position. #T4#
Lo'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.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Lo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (0) Savkov
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lo moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (11) vs (0) Savkov#SUB#
Savkov fending off the submission attempt from Lo. #T8#
What can Savkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lo is looking to control Savkov but Savkov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Savkov tries to escape the position.
Lo keeps control of the position easily here as Savkov tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Savkov breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (2) Savkov
Lo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (2) Savkov
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Lo controlling the action here.
Savkov wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Lo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (16) vs (2) Savkov#T13#
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Lo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.
Savkov regains half guard.#SUB#
Lo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Savkov defend it? Lo steps over the head and cranks it - Savkov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 33 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Erwin has closed the distance and engaged Savkov in a clinch.
#TD#
Erwin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Savkov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov controls Erwin momentarily but Erwin frees himself. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control.
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Savkov is trying to keep Erwin in close.
Erwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Erwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Erwin stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Erwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Erwin is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Erwin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Erwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.#T5##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erwin pulls his head out easily.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savkov is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#T6#
Erwin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savkov prevents Erwin from taking his back.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Erwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Savkov tries to control the position but Erwin now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Erwin (8) vs (0) Savkov
Erwin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Erwin tries to keep control of the position but Savkov is staying busy.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Erwin has good solid back control here. #T8#
Erwin trying to control.
Savkov tries to escape the position.
Savkov is keeping busy.
Savkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Savkov is really stuck here.
Erwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Erwin is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov is turning into Erwin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Erwin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (8) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erwin is keeping the position for now.
Savkov trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom. #T11#
Erwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Erwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Erwin trying to control the position.
#T13#
Erwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Savkov trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Erwin controlling Savkov's posture.
Erwin keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is fighting to break Erwin's control of his arms but Erwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Derek Erwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WPGC 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 32 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Read closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (0) Savkov
Read seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Read seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Read advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Read is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Read manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Read content just to control the position here.
Savkov is controlling an arm, preventing Read from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Read wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov prevents Read from taking his back.
Savkov wants to hold on but Read pushes him away.#SUB#
Read has control of Savkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Savkov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Read's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Read wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB#
Read is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (5) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov advances to half guard.
Read wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Read has a hand on Savkov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Savkov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (5) Savkov#T3#
Read regains half guard.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read moves into full guard.
#T4#
Read trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Read escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Read looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Read is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Read lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (7) vs (5) Savkov#T6#
Read tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Read slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Read wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Read is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Savkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Read stacks Savkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Read! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (10) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov is trying to control Read's posture but Read avoids it. #T7##SUB#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Read tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Read is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Read is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Read working away.
Read trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov stops Read from passing to mount. #T9#
Savkov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (12) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov is trying to escape the mount.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Read jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savkov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savkov and Read has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savkov wants to control but Read postures up.#T10#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Read swings around for an armbar but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Read's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (12) vs (7) Savkov
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Read keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Read is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read trying to control the position.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (12) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Savkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Read is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Read sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savkov wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it. #T13#
Read trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Read is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
Read trying to control from the bottom.
Read is pressing down on Savkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Read has control of Savkov's left arm, preventing Savkov from doing any damage.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Savkov prevents Read from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Read defends it well. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but Read is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savkov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Read thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 1.5
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Turturro has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Savkov has picked Turturro up - he's going for a ride! Savkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Savkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Savkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Savkov's guard. A big mistake from Savkov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Turturro
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Turturro passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Turturro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (8) Turturro
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savkov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savkov and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T6#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turturro but great work by Savkov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (9) vs (8) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Savkov tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Savkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Savkov working away.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (9) vs (10) Turturro
Savkov is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Savkov won't allow Turturro to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savkov is not content to let Turturro control the position.#T10##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Turturro defends it easily.
#T11##SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Turturro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Savkov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (11) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 31 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Savkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Johnson
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Savkov controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stands and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savkov sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Savkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 30 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Savkov decides to pull guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Dagestanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dagestanskiy pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dagestanskiy is retaining full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savkov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savkov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dagestanskiy has tightened it up now! Savkov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
During a confident post fight interview, Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov gets to mount! Savkov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Savkov trying to control but not successfully.
Savkov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Savkov trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Savkov wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Savkov trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Savkov rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T5#
Savkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Savkov right now.
I would not like to be Savkov right now.
Savkov is really stuck here.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T7#
Savkov trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov controls the position.
Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Savkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Savkov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Savkov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Savkov from escaping the position.
Kersikov is not going to allow Savkov to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Savkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Savkov tries to escape the position.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Savkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Savkov trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Savkov wants to escape the position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T12#
Kersikov is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Savkov right now.
Savkov tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kersikov has his arm under Savkov's chin here. Game over son! Kersikov squeezes tightly and Savkov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov 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:
CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch. #TD#
Savkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T1#
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Savkov is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Savkov with the active half guard here but Diaz passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Diaz takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.#T5#
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.#T6##SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz controlling the pace. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (4) vs (3) Diaz#T9#
Diaz trying to control the action but Savkov just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz is really stuck here.
Savkov doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (5) Diaz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Savkov wants to control the position but Diaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well. #T12#
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 5 to 4.
Dick Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 28 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savkov enables Omoran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Omoran
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Savkov 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.
Omoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Omoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omoran defends well.
Omoran wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov has his foot on Omoran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omoran works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Omoran tries to pass. #T3#
Omoran stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
Omoran wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Omoran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Omoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omoran looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savkov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Omoran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savkov's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omoran is controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.
Omoran trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Savkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Omoran! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Omoran#T6#
Savkov looking to control but Omoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov fails to move to back control.
Savkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omoran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omoran regains half guard.#T7#
Omoran controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Omoran trying to get back to full guard but Savkov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (11) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.#T8#
Savkov tries to control but Omoran wriggling away.
Omoran wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.
Omoran sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omoran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Omoran has control of Savkov's left arm, preventing Savkov from doing any damage.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Omoran is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Omoran is pressing down on Savkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Omoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (11) vs (4) Omoran
Omoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omoran trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Omoran sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omoran forces his way into half guard.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Omoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Omoran is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (11) vs (7) Omoran
Omoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Omoran tries to control but Savkov wriggling away. #T12#
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savkov reaches up and holds on to Omoran to control the position.
Omoran controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Omoran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov wants to hold on but Omoran pushes him away.#T14#
Omoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ottke. Ottke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolf Ottke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ottke.
Savkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Ottke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottke finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Savkov
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke not doing much here.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov won't allow Ottke to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it. #SUB#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Ottke prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Ottke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ottke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Savkov
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Ottke looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.#T7#
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Savkov can't escape the position.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Savkov tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.#T8#
Savkov controls the position.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Savkov tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (0) Savkov#T10#
Ottke biding his time, controlling Savkov.
Ottke is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
#T11#
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Savkov buck him off.
Savkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
Savkov tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ottke seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savkov is holding on tight.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Savkov wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke 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:
CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Armad Bates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bates clinches.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Savkov back into the cage.#TD#
Bates wants the takedown. Savkov is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savkov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bates (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bates trying to move into half guard but instead Savkov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bates (2) vs (2) Savkov
Bates has Savkov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.#SUB#
Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bates has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bates. Score +3 for passing guard: Bates (2) vs (5) Savkov
Bates is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bates! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bates (2) vs (7) Savkov
Savkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bates has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Savkov's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bates actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Savkov is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savkov is aware though and is defending well.
Bates is trying to keep Savkov in close.
#SUB#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Bates 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.#T5#
Bates is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to push Savkov off with his feet but Savkov grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Bates's ankles and Bates is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savkov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Dyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savkov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Dyon not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (0) Savkov
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyon controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyon is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savkov postures up.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dyon wants to reverse the position here. Savkov has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Dyon is forced to tap! Dyon looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone darts in and clinches Savkov up against the cage.#TD#
Savkov jumps into guard, dragging Simone to the mat.
#SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Simone is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Simone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Simone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Simone
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Simone controls the position.
More stalling from Simone.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Simone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Simone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (6) Simone
Savkov wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Simone takes Savkov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (9) Simone
Simone biding his time, controlling Savkov.
Savkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Simone prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Simone stalling. #T9#
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simone controlling the action here.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (12) Simone
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Savkov wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Savkov tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Yet more stalling tactics from Simone.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savkov prevents Simone from taking his back.#T13##SUB2#
Savkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simone.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Simone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (12) Simone#T14#
Savkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 12 to 2.
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up with Savkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Savkov jumps guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savkov fails to pull guard.
Mondragon is looking for a takedown.
Savkov has been working on his balance at Rivers Edge Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mondragon.#TD2#
Mondragon is trying to trip Savkov. He has hold of a leg but Savkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov gets full guard.#T1#
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Mondragon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savkov trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
#T3#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T4#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
It looks like Mondragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up. #T6#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T7##SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Savkov is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away. #T10#
Savkov won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Savkov won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to control but instead Savkov manages to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondragon trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Savkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Mondragon won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mondragon.#T13##SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savkov has an active guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to clinch but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#CL#
Gracie pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Savkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov looking to control.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Savkov
Gracie 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.
Gracie controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Savkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Savkov#T3#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (8) Savkov
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Savkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy.
Savkov gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to roll into a better position but Savkov has get a rear naked choke and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Savkov sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Savkov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Savkov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov working for submissions but it's allowed Steel to get to half guard.
#T5#
Savkov is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Steel#T6#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Steel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Steel
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T7#
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (7) Steel#T8##SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov gets full guard.#T9#
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel moves into full mount! Savkov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Steel
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Steel wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Steel controlling his opponent.
Steel looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Steel
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Steel.
Steel is looking to take Savkov's back but instead Savkov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Steel is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (16) Steel
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T14#
Savkov tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savkov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is trying to escape the position but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Savkov reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (2) Savkov
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (2) Savkov#SUB#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savkov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Savkov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Savkov wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #T2#
Savkov tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #SUB#
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Savkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (11) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov regains half guard.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savkov is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (2) Savkov#T4#
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T5#
Savkov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Savkov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sanchez's lack of action.
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sanchez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (17) vs (2) Savkov
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Savkov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.#T6#
Sanchez tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (17) vs (4) Savkov#T8#
Savkov passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (17) vs (7) Savkov
Savkov wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (17) vs (10) Savkov
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but Sanchez doesn't allow it.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (19) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sanchez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Savkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanchez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Savkov pulls down on the head and he's put Sanchez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omoran doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Savkov counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Omoran (0) vs (4) Savkov
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Omoran is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov wants to control but Omoran is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Omoran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savkov's guard! Nice work there by Omoran! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (4) Savkov#T1#
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omoran wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omoran defends well.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Omoran controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Savkov has control of Omoran's left arm, preventing Omoran from doing any damage.
Omoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Omoran is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Omoran is looking to advance position but Savkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (2) vs (8) Savkov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Omoran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omoran tries to hold on but Savkov pushes him away. #SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar but Omoran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Omoran. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (8) Savkov
Omoran trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Omoran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Omoran looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Omoran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savkov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (4) vs (12) Savkov#T5#
Savkov working away.#SUB2#
Savkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savkov working away.#T6#
Omoran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savkov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (8) vs (12) Savkov#SUB#
Omoran looking for the choke from the back.
Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov breaks Omoran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (8) vs (14) Savkov
Omoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Omoran, not yet.
Omoran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (10) vs (14) Savkov
Omoran wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omoran wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Omoran won't allow Savkov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omoran defends well.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Savkov wants to improve his position but instead Omoran has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Omoran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Omoran is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Omoran trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omoran's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (10) vs (18) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke from the back.
Savkov doesn't have the hooks in and Omoran manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (12) vs (18) Savkov
Savkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (12) vs (20) Savkov#T10#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Omoran is keeping the position.
Savkov pushes down on Omoran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omoran trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Omoran is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Omoran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omoran.
Omoran pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omoran is trying to keep Savkov in close.
#T12#
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov seems to be working for a kimura but Omoran defends the submission attempt.
Omoran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omoran.
Omoran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #T13#
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omoran wants to sweep but no luck.
Omoran keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Omoran pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Omoran 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.
Savkov passes Omoran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Omoran trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Omoran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (14) vs (20) Savkov
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov wins on points by 20 to 14. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mondragon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Savkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T1#
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savkov is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T3#
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Savkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a submission but Savkov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov trying to control the position here.
Mondragon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Mondragon#T5#
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon postures up.#T6#
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Savkov doesn't allow it.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Mondragon is looking to work his way around to Savkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mondragon tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mondragon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Mondragon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Mondragon not allowing Savkov to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mondragon working for the choke.
Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Mondragon looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for submissions but it's allowed Savkov to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Savkov.
#T10#
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Savkov is looking to stall here but Mondragon recovers full guard.
Mondragon controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself. #T11#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mondragon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Savkov stacks Mondragon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Mondragon
Savkov trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T12##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon tries to bench press Savkov off him but Savkov keeps the position.
Savkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mondragon's legs.
Mondragon is trying to work for a sweep but Savkov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (7) vs (13) Mondragon#T13#
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Savkov looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Savkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it. #T14#
Mondragon wants to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov controlling his opponent.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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:
CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savkov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov sets himself, and Savkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Savkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savkov is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savkov down to the mat. Savkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Savkov gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Savkov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov working away.
Savkov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #T5#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#T6#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov looking to control but instead Savkov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov pushing down on Savkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T12#
Kersikov is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Savkov#T13#
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Savkov
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T14#
Savkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (4) Savkov
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, 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:
CWC 308 - Prelims
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Gatsby dives in and scores a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov looking to control.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Savkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Savkov
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet.
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Gatsby wants to control the position but Savkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savkov tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it. #T1#
Savkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gatsby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a triangle here but Savkov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hyperbolic Time Chamber, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Savkov tries for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gatsby tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (2) vs (7) Savkov
Savkov trying to control but Gatsby is having none of it. #T3#
Gatsby wants to control but Savkov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Savkov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gatsby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gatsby shrugs it off.
Gatsby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savkov. #T4#
Gatsby moves into full guard.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gatsby is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Savkov frees his head nicely. Oh but Gatsby has switched to an armbar! Savkov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Prelims
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Savkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Simone 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.
Simone is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone looking to control.
#SUB2#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savkov is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Simone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savkov gets full guard.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Simone defends it easily.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone staying calm.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simone pulls his head out easily.
Simone not doing much here.
#T5#
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simone wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Simone is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Simone is controlling the pace.
#T6##SUB2#
Simone is looking for a kimura but Savkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simone to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simone works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Simone
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Savkov is trying to escape the mount.
Simone trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T9#
Simone fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Savkov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Simone wants to finish this one by submission but Savkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simone. #T12#
Simone avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simone looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Simone wants to control the action but instead Savkov gets a body lock and reverses into Simone's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Simone
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14##SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 2.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots in for a double leg but Savkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savkov tries to counter with a clinch but Arias shakes him off and moves away.
Arias dives in for a single leg takedown but Savkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arias defends it well.#TD#
Savkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Savkov to the mat. Savkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.#SUB2#
Arias sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Savkov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arias paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Savkov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bubba Rolls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rolls rushes Savkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rolls gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolls (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is pressing down on Rolls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolls looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolls (2) vs (2) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov content to stall in guard here.
Rolls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Savkov postures up.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Rolls 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.
Rolls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolls (4) vs (2) Savkov#T2#
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolls trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rolls passes into half guard.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolls (4) vs (6) Savkov#T3##SUB2#
Rolls showing good submission defense here.
Rolls is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Rolls defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savkov's arms.
Savkov wants to control but Rolls is keeping busy.#T4##SUB2#
Savkov working for the choke.
Rolls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Savkov controlling well, preventing Rolls from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Rolls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Rolls is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5##SUB2#
Rolls is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savkov gets his way!
#SUB2#
Savkov 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, Rolls has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Rolls is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Will Savkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Savkov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rolls is defending well though. Savkov let's go of the attempt for now.
Savkov not allowing Rolls to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7##SUB2#
Savkov 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, Rolls has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Savkov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rolls with him. Rolls is trying to defend but Savkov has an arm under the chin now! Rolls grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Vieira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Vieira
Savkov wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vieira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Savkov is defending well. Vieira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Savkov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vieira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Vieira!
A very excited looking Eduardo Vieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Savkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Savkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Savkov 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.#T2#
Savkov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Mondragon uses his free foot to push down on Savkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Savkov. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon fails to advance to Savkov's back. #T6#
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (7) Mondragon#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet. #SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10##SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
Mondragon not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Mondragon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov stops Mondragon from passing to mount. #T12#
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon laying and praying for a moment but Savkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T13#
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Mondragon#T14#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Mondragon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Savkov#T1#
Savkov tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (0) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Savkov tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T6#
Well, if Ottke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savkov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov gets full guard.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#T9#
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (0) Savkov#SUB#
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position. #T10#
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (11) vs (4) Savkov#T12#
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Savkov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ottke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ottke tries to break free.
Ottke trying to control the position but Savkov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Savkov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ottke escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (13) vs (4) Savkov
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (16) vs (4) Savkov#T13#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Ottke prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyon.
Dyon sets himself, and Savkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dyon avoids it this time.
Dyon shoots in and drives through. Savkov sprawls well.
Savkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dyon.#TD#
Dyon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dyon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (0) Savkov
Dyon takes Savkov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (10) vs (0) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is in bad spot here.
Savkov breaks Dyon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (10) vs (2) Savkov
Dyon looking to control.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Savkov trying to control from half guard but Dyon is working away.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (5) Savkov
Dyon is trying to escape the mount but Savkov keeps good control and instead manages to take Dyon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (10) vs (8) Savkov
Dyon 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.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dyon is in bad spot here.
Will Savkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Savkov tightening his grip on Dyon, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov is looking to control Dyon but Dyon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dyon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Savkov not allowing Dyon to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to defend against the choke here but Savkov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Savkov Tightens the hold and Dyon taps out furiously! Savkov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savkov but Savkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Rolls pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Savkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Rolls
Savkov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (0) Rolls
Rolls tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Savkov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (7) vs (0) Rolls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control but Rolls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Savkov is stalling here but it's allowed Rolls to get half guard.
Rolls tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov moves into full mount! Rolls won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (10) vs (0) Rolls
Rolls is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolls keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Savkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolls has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (13) vs (0) Rolls#SUB#
Savkov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Rolls is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Savkov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Rolls is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Savkov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Savkov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rolls escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (13) vs (2) Rolls
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Rolls wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T4#
Rolls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolls defends it easily.#SUB#
Savkov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rolls has his hands clasped together but Savkov extends and breaks Rolls's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Savkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling the pace. #T1#
Let's hope that Ottke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ottke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savkov is holding Ottke down, trying to stall.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Ottke controls the position. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #T7#
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Savkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savkov tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T8#
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ottke.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Ottke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Savkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ottke yanks on the arm and Savkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Osmany Pizziconi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pizziconi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pizziconi (2) vs (0) Savkov
Pizziconi prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pizziconi is working away from the top position though.
Pizziconi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pizziconi wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi wants to advance to full mount but Savkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Savkov controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi postures up.
We've been hearing that Pizziconi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pizziconi frees his head nicely. Oh but Savkov has switched to an armbar! Pizziconi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenberg.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Stenberg is trying to control. Savkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control here.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Savkov is in trouble now - Stenberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T3#
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenberg wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg tries to take his opponent's back but Savkov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Savkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (5) Stenberg#SUB#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg wants to control but Savkov postures up.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (5) vs (7) Stenberg#T5#
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Stenberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Stenberg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savkov is holding on tight.
#T7#
Savkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away.
Stenberg controlling the pace. #T9#
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stenberg.
Stenberg works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Stenberg maintains control.
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (7) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Stenberg is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Stenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stenberg's guard.
Savkov prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T14#
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Stenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (7) vs (17) Stenberg
Stenberg avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Stenberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stenberg is not going to allow Savkov to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stenberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Savkov trying to control the hands but Stenberg breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 17 to 7.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Savkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Savkov just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov holds on to Savkov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Savkov tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Savkov tries to advance to mount but Kersikov instead regains half guard. #T1#
Savkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savkov is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov wants to control but Savkov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Savkov#T2#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Kersikov but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (9) Savkov
Savkov wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Savkov wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Well, if Savkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savkov wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov has control of Savkov's left arm, preventing Savkov from doing any damage.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (9) Savkov
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T5#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (11) Savkov
Savkov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (14) Savkov
Savkov tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6##SUB2#
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving position.
Kersikov tries to buck Savkov off but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov has knee on belly momentarily but Kersikov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T8#
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (14) Savkov
Kersikov pushing down on Savkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savkov tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T12#
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T14#
Savkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov wins on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
Savkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Silverio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savkov tries to avoid it but Silverio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savkov to the ground. Savkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silverio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silverio or perhaps it was just good defense by Savkov, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Silverio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silverio stacks Savkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Silverio
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Silverio is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Savkov has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silverio as he works his way to full guard.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Savkov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Silverio doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savkov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Silverio - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T1#
Savkov passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz 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.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz wants to control the position but Savkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
#T5#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Savkov tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is pressing down on Savkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is trying to hold Savkov in close to prevent damage but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Savkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T7#
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Savkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Diaz is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Savkov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Savkov
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Savkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it. #T10#
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov postures up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T11#
Diaz seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Diaz'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.
Savkov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Savkov
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Savkov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Savkov#T13#
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Diaz working away.
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (3) Savkov
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
A very excited looking Dick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Savkov tightens his grip and picks Mondragon up, before dumping him to the ground. Mondragon manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon trying to control the position here. #T2#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Savkov postures up.
#SUB#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondragon wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Mondragon won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Savkov from advancing position.
Savkov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T4#
Mondragon wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T5#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Savkov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Savkov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#T7#
Mondragon has given up his back here. Will Savkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Savkov is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Savkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Savkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon trying to move into half guard but instead Savkov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (10) vs (2) Mondragon#T8#
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Savkov pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Mondragon is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to control Savkov's posture. Savkov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mondragon! Savkov is rotating here... this could be the end... Mondragon is out! Savkov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio shoots and misses #CL2#
and Savkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silverio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Silverio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silverio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silverio controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Savkov
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Savkov moves into full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Silverio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Silverio pushes his legs off easily.
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Silverio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Savkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silverio tries to break free.
Savkov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke from the back.
Silverio's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Savkov's hands.#T6##SUB2#
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savkov's arms. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a choke but Silverio is defending well.
Savkov trying to control momentarily.
Silverio tries to roll but Savkov sticks to his back.
#T7#
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov is not going to allow Silverio to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Silverio tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Savkov has got his arm under Silverio's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Silverio has spun round into Savkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Savkov
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (6) Savkov#T9#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (9) Savkov
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Savkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silverio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T10#
Silverio tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Savkov prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Savkov avoids the attempt from Silverio to control.
Savkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Silverio stops Savkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Savkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Savkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savkov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (12) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov working for the choke. #T12#
Silverio can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Savkov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silverio is in real trouble here. Savkov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silverio is tapping out! Savkov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Savkov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
My spies in BDS inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stenberg passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well. #T1#
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg stalling away here and it's allowed Savkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stenberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Savkov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
#T4#
Savkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stenberg is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Savkov is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass. #T6#
Stenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T7#
Stenberg prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Savkov is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Stenberg moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T10##SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Stenberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stenberg's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard. #T11#
Savkov stands and throws Stenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Stenberg is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Stenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Savkov is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg moves into full mount! Savkov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg fails to advance to Savkov's back.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Stenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg wants to take Savkov's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 13 to 5.
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg 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:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #T3#
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Savkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Savkov#T4#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Savkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.
Savkov fails to take his opponent's back.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Diaz is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Diaz is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T6#
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Savkov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Savkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9##SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Savkov
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Savkov is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Savkov tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz can't control as he wanted to and Savkov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Diaz is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
A less than humble Dick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Savkov gets tackled into the cage by Azaryan. Azaryan maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Savkov jumps into guard, dragging Azaryan to the mat.
#SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azaryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov trying to control the position.
#T1#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azaryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azaryan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (3) vs (0) Savkov#T2#
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Savkov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (5) vs (0) Savkov
Azaryan controlling the pace for now.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Azaryan takes Savkov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is really stuck here.
Azaryan trying to control.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Savkov is really stuck here.
#T4#
Savkov breaks Azaryan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (8) vs (2) Savkov
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Azaryan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (5) Savkov
Azaryan wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.#T6#
Azaryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (8) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Azaryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Savkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Azaryan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Azaryan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Savkov tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off. #T7#
Azaryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savkov gets his way!
#SUB2#
Savkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Savkov is persistently looking for the submission but Azaryan is defending it well.
Savkov is looking to control Azaryan but Azaryan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Savkov working for a choke but Azaryan is defending well.
Savkov avoiding Azaryan 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Azaryan is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Azaryan is controlling Savkov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (8) Savkov
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (10) Savkov#T11#
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov is keen to just control but Azaryan is a slippery customer.
Savkov stalling.
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Azaryan won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Azaryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (14) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan trying to control momentarily.
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Azaryan tries to keep control of the position but Savkov is staying busy.
Savkov can't escape the position.
Savkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Our winner, Artur Azaryan, 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:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arias shoots in and bounces Savkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Savkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Arias should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Savkov has tightened it up now! Arias should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Read shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Savkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Read looking for a takedown.
Savkov is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Savkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Read.
Read has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Savkov jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is pulling down on Read's head. It's preventing any offense from Read, at least for the moment.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Read preventing the sweep.
Read looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Read has passed into half guard!
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Read takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Read wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Read passes into half guard.
#T3#
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Read manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Read
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Read controlling his opponent.
Savkov tries to hold on but Read pushes him away. #T4#
Read controlling the pace for now.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Read maintains control.
Savkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Savkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Read won't allow Savkov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Read has passed into half guard!
Savkov trying to control here.
Read controlling the action here.#T6##SUB#
Savkov with the active half guard here but Read passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (6) Read
Savkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Savkov wants to sweep but Read has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (9) Read
Savkov wants to control but Read postures up.
Savkov is trying to escape the position but Read is controlling the position.
Savkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Read off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (4) vs (9) Read#T8#
Savkov controlling well, preventing Read from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Read staying busy and making it hard for Savkov to control. #SUB#
Read is in a bad position with Savkov working for a choke. Read manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (11) Read#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Read has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9#
Savkov wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Read is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10##SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
Read trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Read has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savkov is staying active underneath Read, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Read controls the pace.
Read wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Read has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Savkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Read is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Savkov pulls down on the head and he's put Read to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnett clinches. #TD#
Barnett pulls guard.
Barnett pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is letting Barnett control him for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Barnett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Savkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savkov tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.#T3#
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savkov wants to control but Barnett postures up.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Barnett controls the position from side control.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Barnett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Barnett controlling from side mount. #T6#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov is letting Barnett control him for a moment. #T7#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov being controlled for a moment.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov gets back to half guard.#T8#
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Savkov wants to control the action here but instead Barnett manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov can't escape the position.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Savkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T10##SUB2#
Savkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnett pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (0) Savkov
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov has given up his back. Will we see Barnett going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (13) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Barnett has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Barnett gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Barnett keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
Barnett slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Savkov can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Savkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Savkov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (16) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks.
Savkov tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Savkov trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks.
Savkov is really stuck here.
Barnett biding his time, controlling Savkov.
Savkov tries to escape the position.
#T14#
I would not like to be Savkov right now.
Savkov is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnett controlling the positon.
Barnett continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Buddy Barnett 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:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Savkov
Hunt is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Savkov prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Hunt 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.#T1#
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (6) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Savkov wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Savkov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (9) vs (0) Savkov
Hunt is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Savkov right now.
#T3#
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Savkov right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Savkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Savkov tries to break free.
Hunt gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Savkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hunt.
Savkov tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Savkov just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Hunt is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (2) Savkov
Hunt keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Savkov is stalling in the full guard.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (2) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#T8#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Hunt won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10##SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savkov won't allow Hunt to pass to mount. #T11#
Savkov tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Savkov trying to control here.
Hunt trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (14) vs (2) Savkov
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt'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.#T13#
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savkov is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (17) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Savkov is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (20) vs (2) Savkov#T14#
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savkov tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (23) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Savkov buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Paul Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Read looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savkov is fending him off so far but Read persists. Nope, Savkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Read fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Read manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Read shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savkov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Savkov (0) vs (4) Read
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savkov sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Read slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Read might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #T2#
Savkov tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Read stalling. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Read has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (7) Read
Read controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Read avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Read's attempts to control the action.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Read looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Read controlling the action here.
Read prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Read content to control rather than advance.
Savkov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Well, if Read is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Read tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Read is still trying to improve position.
Read controlling the pace. #SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Read controlling the action here.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Read uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (10) Read
Read controls the position. #T11#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Read controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Savkov tries to buck Read off but Read is having none of it.
Read laying and praying for a moment but Savkov takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
Savkov is trying to control but Read passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (13) Read#T13#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov is trying to control Read's posture but Read avoids it.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov is trying to control Read's posture but Read avoids it. #T14#
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Read stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Read wins on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath Marc Read thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dravezesdi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Dravezesdi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savkov is tightening it up a little... Dravezesdi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dravezesdi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dravezesdi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mondragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mondragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mondragon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Savkov
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov is controlling Mondragon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
#T3#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savkov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Savkov
Mondragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Savkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard. #T5#
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Savkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mondragon has picked Savkov up and slammed him! Savkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Mondragon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is being controlled here. #T6#
Savkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (5) Savkov
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Savkov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Savkov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (8) Savkov
Savkov looking to hold on to the position here but Mondragon rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up. #T7#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Savkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondragon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (8) Savkov#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Mondragon pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savkov is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#T9#
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Savkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mondragon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (8) Savkov
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Savkov instead regains half guard.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (16) vs (8) Savkov#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon'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.
Savkov is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it. #T11#
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Mondragon stalls from top position.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (19) vs (8) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Savkov's body.
Savkov is really stuck here.
Savkov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
Mondragon biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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#
Rock clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Rock jumps guard.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.#T2#
Savkov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Savkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (3) Savkov
Rock can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
Rock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (6) Savkov#T4#
Savkov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock has given up his back here. Will Savkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rock (0) vs (9) Savkov
Rock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rock is really stuck here.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov tries to keep control of the position but Rock is staying busy.#SUB2#
Savkov 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, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Savkov 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, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB2#
Savkov 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, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rock tries to escape but Savkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rock can't escape the position.
#T6#
Rock prevents Savkov from getting a body triangle.
Rock is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov tightening his grip on Rock, looking for the choke.
Rock is trying to break free.
#T7#
Rock trying to control the action but Savkov just sinks the hooks in.
Savkov has the hooks in. Rock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Rock won't enjoy being in this position. Savkov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rock is tapping - it's over boys! Savkov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg wants to advance to full mount but Savkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Savkov looking to control.
#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to pass Savkov's guard but actually Savkov recovers to full guard.
Stenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Savkov looking to control.
#T4#
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Savkov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Savkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
#T7#
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg is holding on to half guard well.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is defending well.
Savkov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg stops Savkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Savkov working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg is in no mood to give up.
Savkov looking to control but Stenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenberg tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.
Stenberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bop HQ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Stenberg looking to control.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov postures up.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Savkov advances to half guard.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov passes Stenberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savkov is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Savkov wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it. #T13#
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savkov is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenberg defends it well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Stenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (8) vs (4) Stenberg
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ohanian darts in and clinches Savkov up against the cage.
Ohanian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savkov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Savkov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ohanian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ohanian trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian preventing the sweep.
Ohanian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Ohanian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savkov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (4) vs (0) Ohanian
Ohanian is not content to let Savkov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Savkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ohanian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savkov trying to control the action but Ohanian is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Savkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Ohanian is defending well.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep.
Savkov trying to control the position but Ohanian is working away.
Ohanian is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it.
Ohanian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Savkov takes a little break here. Ohanian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ohanian tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Savkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ohanian tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ohanian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Savkov seems content to control.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (7) vs (0) Ohanian
Savkov avoids the attempt from Ohanian to control.
Savkov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ohanian to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (10) vs (0) Ohanian#T5#
Ohanian is trying to break free.
Savkov controls the position.
Savkov trying to control.
I really don't envy Ohanian right now.
#SUB#
Ohanian fending off the submission attempt from Savkov. #T6#
I really don't envy Ohanian right now.
Ohanian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ohanian is trying to reverse the position but instead Savkov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (13) vs (0) Ohanian
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
Savkov trying to control momentarily.
Ohanian is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Savkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Ohanian is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Savkov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ohanian taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernesto Llosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Llosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Llosa has Savkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Llosa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Savkov tumbling to the mat - Llosa dives into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Llosa (2) vs (0) Savkov
Llosa trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Llosa looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llosa (2) vs (2) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Savkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Llosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savkov has managed to get both his arms back between Llosa's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llosa is keeping the position for now.
Llosa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Llosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Llosa has an active guard here but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Llosa is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Llosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Llosa is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Llosa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Llosa trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Savkov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Llosa (2) vs (5) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Llosa turns into him and now he's in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llosa (4) vs (5) Savkov#T4#
Llosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Llosa preventing the sweep.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T5#
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Llosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6##SUB2#
Savkov looking for a triangle here. Llosa is fighting it but it looks tight! Savkov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Llosa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries for a takedown but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savkov tries to counter by clinching up but Silverio breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Silverio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Silverio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Silverio#SUB#
Savkov with the active half guard here but Silverio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (7) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is looking to take Savkov's back but instead Savkov gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (10) Silverio
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov prevents Silverio from moving into mount. #T2#
Savkov is not content to let Silverio control the position. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silverio has knee on belly momentarily but Savkov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio prevents Savkov from improving his position.#T3#
Savkov is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Savkov is looking to control Silverio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov wants to improve his position but instead Silverio has moved into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #T6#
Silverio working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Savkov's thigh. Savkov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silverio seems to have locked his on tight now - Savkov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silverio, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carlos Silverio!
After the fight, Carlos Silverio 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:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minasian.
Savkov wants to counter the offense by Minasian and move into the clinch position.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian doesn't manage to clinch there - Savkov circles away.
#CL#
Minasian forces Savkov back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Savkov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Savkov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Minasian is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up. #T2#
Savkov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (0) vs (7) Savkov
Minasian is controlling an arm, preventing Savkov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian is trying to escape the mount but Savkov keeps good control and instead manages to take Minasian's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (0) vs (10) Savkov#T3#
Savkov is looking to control Minasian but Minasian is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minasian wants to escape the position.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian staying busy and making it hard for Savkov to control.
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Savkov is cranking Minasian's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Minasian! He's tightened the choke and Minasian is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shayne Corson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Corson clinches.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Corson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Corson is retaining full guard.
Corson is trying to keep Savkov in close.
#SUB#
Corson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savkov has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Corson is defending it quite comfortably.
Corson is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov stalling away here and it's allowed Corson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Corson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Corson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savkov is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
Corson is looking to sweep but instead, Savkov has passed into half guard.
Savkov moves into full mount! Corson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Corson (0) vs (3) Savkov#T3#
Savkov trying to control but Corson is having none of it.
Corson tries to lock up and control but Savkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corson controls the position.
Savkov controlling from the full mount.
Corson tries to lock up and control but Savkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Savkov tries to control but Corson wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Corson working to try and regain half guard.
Corson wants to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov trying to control but Corson is having none of it.
Corson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Corson is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov is looking to advance position but Corson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Corson defending well. #T6#
Corson wants to get back to full guard.
Corson is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corson avoid being mounted?
Savkov stalling away here and it's allowed Corson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Corson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Savkov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Corson's body to avoid the submission. Corson has instead reached around Savkov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Corson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shayne Corson!
In his post fight interview, Shayne Corson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Santos
Savkov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Savkov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Punch Out Gym inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savkov is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Savkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
#SUB2#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Santos
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos is in trouble now - Savkov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Santos
Savkov looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Savkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but Santos doesn't allow it.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos tries to control Savkov's body but Savkov pushes him off. Santos squirms to his side and now Savkov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (8) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santos has given up his back. Will we see Savkov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (11) vs (2) Santos
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Savkov has got his arm under Santos's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Santos has spun round into Savkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (11) vs (4) Santos#SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (13) vs (4) Santos#T7#
Savkov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard. #SUB2#
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Savkov is tapping! Great win for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Santos! |
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Event:
CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Savkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Arias lying in Savkov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Savkov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Arias taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but Savkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ribbler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savkov's waist but Savkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribbler off to one side.
Savkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savkov is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Savkov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savkov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ribbler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Savkov#T1##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Savkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ribbler stacks Savkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Savkov#T2#
Savkov tries to buck Ribbler off but Ribbler is having none of it.
Savkov is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Savkov is letting Ribbler control him for a moment.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ribbler controlling from side mount.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov is trying to control Ribbler's posture but Ribbler avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ribbler controls the position from side control.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Ribbler works to advance to full mount. Savkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Savkov
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Savkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (10) vs (0) Savkov#T6#
Savkov tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Savkov tries to escape but Ribbler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Savkov trying to control the hands but Ribbler breaks the grip.
Ribbler is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
Ribbler controlling from the back.#T7#
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ribbler avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Savkov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Ribbler is controlling the position but Savkov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is controlling Ribbler's trapped leg to prevent Ribbler from advancing to side control.#T9##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
Ribbler passes into side control, despite Savkov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (13) vs (0) Savkov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savkov prevents Ribbler from moving into mount.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Ribbler gets to mount! Savkov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (15) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (18) vs (0) Savkov#T11#
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ribbler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Savkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Savkov trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (18) vs (2) Savkov#T12#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard. #T13#
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Ribbler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T14#
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler trying to control the position here.
Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler wants to control the position but Savkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ibbe Ribbler 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:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Savkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Savkov is pressed up against the ropes. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savkov down to the mat. Savkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Savkov counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrizinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savkov after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Savkov successfully pulls guard.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Savkov
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Savkov prevents Chai from improving position. #SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov prevents Chai from improving position. #T2#
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (0) Savkov
Chai tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chai is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Well, if Chai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Savkov wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Savkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (4) Savkov
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Savkov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai holds on to Savkov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Savkov fails to take his opponent's back.
Savkov tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savkov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (7) Savkov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
Chai just trying to survive but Savkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Savkov keeps control of the position.
Savkov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai breaks Savkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Chai is looking to advance position but Savkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (11) Savkov
Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Savkov
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Chai pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savkov wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (11) Savkov
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (13) Savkov
Savkov advances to half guard.
Savkov trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #SUB2#
Savkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Savkov wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is pulling down on Savkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Savkov, at least for the moment.#T11#
Savkov won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Savkov is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.
Savkov wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T12#
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (16) Savkov
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savkov's best efforts.
Chai has a hand on Savkov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Savkov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (19) Savkov
Savkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.#T13#
Savkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Savkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savkov is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Savkov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov wins on points by 19 to 13. |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Cathail Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Savkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #TD#
Murphy pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Savkov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Savkov passes Murphy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murphy trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (3) Savkov#T3#
Savkov tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savkov moves to his opponent's back but Murphy bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (3) Savkov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (5) Savkov
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savkov is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savkov has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (4) vs (5) Savkov#SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Murphy is posturing up here but Savkov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Murphy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Murphy has to tap! Slick submission there by Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
O Rourke with a poor takedown #CL#
and Savkov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Savkov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but O Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
O Rourke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Savkov is looking to cinch up a triangle. O Rourke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Savkov's body to avoid the submission. Savkov has instead reached around O Rourke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Savkov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
In defeat, Donald O Rourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Broseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stalin slaps away a takedown attempt from Savkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Stalin closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov wants a takedown.
#TD#
Savkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stalin uses from the top position.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Stalin postures up.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov's coaches at Rivers Edge Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stalin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Stalin is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Stalin is controlling well.
#T2#
Stalin wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stalin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stalin is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stalin trying to advance position but Savkov counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Stalin pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stalin has passed into half guard!
Stalin prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Stalin sits in half guard.
Stalin is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Stalin wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Stalin tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #T4#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Stalin looking to pass the guard.
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stalin is one step ahead there.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stalin tries to pass.
Stalin looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Stalin
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Stalin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Stalin#T5#
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stalin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stalin trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stalin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Stalin
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Stalin keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Stalin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Savkov is trying to escape and Stalin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Savkov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stalin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Broseph Stalin! |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Savkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darko tries to pull guard but Savkov won't allow it.
Darko jumps guard but Savkov stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darko prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Darko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savkov uses from the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Darko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Darko has his foot on Savkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (0) Savkov
Darko trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control.
Darko 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.#T1#
Savkov keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko postures up.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Darko pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov pulls Darko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov trying to control the position here.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Darko wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T4#
Savkov pulls Darko in close to his closed guard and prevents Darko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Darko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darko has Savkov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (2) Savkov
Darko is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Darko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savkov controls the pace.#T5#
Darko pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov won't allow Darko to sweep him here.
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Darko trying to control the position.
Darko is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Darko pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko is trying to hold Savkov in close to prevent damage but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Darko is defending well.
#SUB#
Darko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Darko is defending against the submission attempts here by Savkov.
Savkov prevents Darko from improving his position.
Savkov is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.
Darko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Darko wants to control but Savkov passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Darko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Darko is defending it quite comfortably.
Darko is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Darko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darko is not content to let Savkov control the position.#T10#
Darko won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Darko wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Darko defending well.
Darko wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
Darko gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Darko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Darko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Savkov has picked Darko up and slammed him! Darko can't keep hold of the triangle and Savkov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (2) vs (5) Savkov#T11#
Savkov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darko (2) vs (7) Savkov
Darko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Darko turns into him and now he's in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (4) vs (7) Savkov
Darko wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Darko pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov wants to control but Darko is keeping busy.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Darko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darko is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov is pressing down on Darko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov trying to control the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darko uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (7) vs (7) Savkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darko passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (10) vs (7) Savkov
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Darko thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Syn 620 Jones vs JYD
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
Savkov catches Sharp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharp throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov with the counter takedown but Sharp avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
Savkov has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savkov tries to clinch
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Sharp as Savkov shoots in.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sharp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov connects with a right hand. Sharp shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Sharp. Those never looked like landing.
Savkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharp's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Savkov misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
Savkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
Savkov closes the distance and pushes Sharp back into the cage.
Sharp takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Asa Sharp has been cut.
Savkov is working for takedown but Sharp is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sharp dodges an elbow strike from Savkov.
Sharp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savkov lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sharp.
Savkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp gets through Savkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Savkov tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savkov looking for a takedown.
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!
Sharp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Savkov's face.
Sharp cracks Savkov with a nice body shot.
Sharp prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp cracks Savkov with a nice body shot.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Savkov.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Savkov avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
Sharp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharp stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Sharp tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
#TD2#
Savkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sharp 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.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Savkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sharp is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sharp has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sharp postures up.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharp wants to stand but Savkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sharp has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Sharp content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov has his foot on Sharp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharp works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Sharp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sharp stuffs the takedown attempt from Savkov. Savkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Savkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.
Savkov lands with a hook. Sharp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharp scores with a jab.
Sharp takes a swing at Savkov's ribcage but misses.
Savkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharp is fending him off so far but Savkov persists. Nope, Sharp circles away and we're back to standing.
Savkov slips a straight right by Sharp.
Savkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1##TD2#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharp's head.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Savkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savkov looks to land a strike but Sharp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVR##SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sharp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharp has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself. #T3#
Savkov wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sharp is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Sharp prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharp wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp misses with a series of wild punches.
Savkov is looking to clinch.
Sharp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sharp closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savkov.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Savkov's body. Savkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sharp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.#T1#
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target.
Sharp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sharp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sharp lands the left hand.
Sharp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Sharp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharp.
Sharp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Savkov is rocked!
Sharp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharp finish him?
Sharp throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp keeping control of the position. #T2#
Savkov is trying to control. Sharp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sharp is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savkov lands a nice short elbow.
Savkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savkov throwing shots but Sharp is blocking nicely. #T3#
Savkov wants to take a breather but Sharp is having none of it.
Savkov controlling the action here.
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sharp taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sharp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savkov.
Savkov trying to control from Sharp's half guard. Sharp has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sharp is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Asa Sharp.
I think Sharp 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
Our winner, Asa Sharp, 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:
Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Worthington moves into range and clinches up with Savkov.
Worthington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savkov blocking some punches.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington gets through Savkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Savkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Worthington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Worthington 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.
Worthington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Worthington forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Worthington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Worthington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worthington lands a couple of digs.
Savkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Worthington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worthington works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Worthington is proving a slippery customer.
Worthington pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Worthington is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worthington working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Worthington is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington landing with the ground and pound.
Worthington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worthington passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Worthington lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Worthington lands a nice short elbow.
Worthington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Worthington winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savkov is looking to control Worthington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Worthington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Worthington.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Worthington has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savkov wants to control but Worthington postures up.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Worthington connects with a nice short shot to Savkov's temple.
Worthington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Worthington connects with a nice short shot to Savkov's temple. #SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to control Worthington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nice strikes from Worthington there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Worthington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Worthington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Worthington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov managing to control the position.
Worthington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savkov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Worthington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Worthington looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Worthington working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worthington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savkov's guard.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Worthington is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Worthington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Worthington is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Worthington working the head and body with strikes.
Worthington misses with a head shot. Savkov uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Worthington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worthington has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Worthington scoring with some ground and pound.
Worthington landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Worthington defends easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Worthington is working Savkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Worthington postures up and lands a big shot to Savkov's brow. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Worthington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savkov's head.
Savkov looking to control.
Worthington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Worthington defends it easily.
Worthington lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Worthington is aware though and is defending well.
Worthington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Worthington chips away with some ground and pound.
Worthington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Savkov is rocked!#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worthington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worthington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Worthington finish him?
Worthington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Worthington scoring with some ground and pound.
Worthington landing some decent shots from guard.
Worthington is in close to Savkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov controls Worthington momentarily but Worthington frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Worthington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand.
Worthington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Worthington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Worthington. Worthington obviously looking to wear him down.
Worthington swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Worthington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savkov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worthington throws a lazy uppercut
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Savkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Worthington is looking for a sweep.
Worthington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savkov off and has taken his back!
Worthington connects with a big shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Worthington gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov tries to roll but Worthington sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Savkov.
Worthington not allowing Savkov to control his hands.
Worthington doesn't have the hooks in and Savkov manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worthington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Worthington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Worthington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Worthington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Worthington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthington's head.#SUB#
Worthington is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Worthington looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Savkov won't allow Worthington to sweep him here.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington looking for a sweep. Not yet Worthington, not yet.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Worthington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Worthington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forrest Worthington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worthington trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Savkov.
I think Worthington 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Worthington!
Forrest Worthington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 614 Slice vs Magufuli
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lethal takes a swing at Savkov's ribcage but misses.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lethal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lethal needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
Lethal connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Savkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savkov clobbers Lethal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lethal counters with a stiff right hand.
Matt Lethal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lethal.
Savkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Savkov.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lethal misses the jab.#CL2#
Lethal gets tackled into the cage by Savkov. Savkov maintains the clinch. #T2#
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lethal prevents it.
Lethal has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Lethal.
Come on Lethal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Lethal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matt Lethal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Lethal throws the kick towards the body but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lethal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
A big left from Lethal misses.
Lethal scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal lands with an uppercut that bounces Savkov off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Lethal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savkov.
Lethal swats away the attempt to clinch by Savkov.
Lethal slaps away a takedown attempt from Savkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Savkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lethal counters with a head kick.
Savkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Lethal.
Savkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savkov throws a right hand that Lethal ducks under and follows up with a left that Lethal also avoids with ease.
Lethal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Lethal keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Savkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lethal was covering up waiting for the punch and Savkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lethal seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Savkov distracts Lethal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lethal keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
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!
Lethal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lethal moves forwards but Savkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Lethal throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
Savkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Savkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lethal is looking to break free of the clinch but Savkov has double underhooks.
Lethal swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lethal swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lethal tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Lethal lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Savkov has Lethal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lethal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lethal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lethal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savkov tries to clinch
and Lethal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
Lethal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lethal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lethal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch lands to the side of Savkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lethal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savkov. That did some damage!
Lethal looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.
Lethal misses with a low kick. #T2#
Savkov sizes up Lethal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Lethal misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Savkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Lethal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lethal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lethal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lethal tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T3#
Savkov throws a strike but Lethal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lethal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Lethal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Lethal!#REVR#
Lethal preventing the sweep.
Savkov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lethal is now in half guard.
Lethal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Savkov is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lethal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lethal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lethal keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lethal.
Nice defenses there by Lethal.
Lethal is looking to counter punch.
Savkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lethal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Savkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Lethal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Lethal keeps moving.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Lethal.#T1#
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lethal's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov postures up.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Lethal blocks nicely.
Savkov cracks Lethal with a solid left hand.
Savkov trying to move into half guard but instead Lethal has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lethal defends well.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lethal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lethal looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lethal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matt Lethal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Lethal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lethal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Lethal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lethal is retaining full guard.
Savkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lethal has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lethal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov postures up in Lethal's guard and throws a big left but Lethal blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lethal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lethal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lethal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lethal has wrist control.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A cross from Savkov lands.
Savkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lethal's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lethal 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Lethal!
Matt Lethal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
As Savkov backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Hunt digs a good hook to Savkov's body.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov has his takedown stuffed
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Savkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SUB#
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savkov has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has passed into side control.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savkov connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head. #SUB#
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Savkov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Savkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Savkov's hands, connecting with Savkov's forehead.
Savkov taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov misses with a left hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Savkov moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.#TD#
Hunt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Savkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Savkov dodges it nicely.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hunt is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Savkov is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Savkov moves into full guard.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savkov has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hunt is nestled in close to Savkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Savkov is rocked!
Savkov wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt 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.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt 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#
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savkov's calf.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Savkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savkov shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Savkov moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savkov punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Savkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savkov.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to wear down Savkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savkov connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savkov.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Savkov misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt slips a straight right by Savkov.#TD2#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back!
Hunt is landing with strikes. Savkov can't take much more of this.
Hunt avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Hunt is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Savkov is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Syn 602
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Harding throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Harding avoids it well and moves away.
Harding misses with an uppercut
and Savkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding throws a leg kick #TD#
and Savkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Savkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savkov has Harding in his guard.#REVB#
Harding stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harding escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harding!#T1#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Harding decides to stand back up. Harding steps back and let's Savkov get back to his feet.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savkov throws a hook but Harding blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Harding misses.
Harding with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harding lands with a nice body punch.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov blocks a jab.#TD#
Savkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harding to the mat! Harding manages to get full guard.
Savkov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Savkov throws a strike but Harding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Harding postures up.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harding escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harding presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Savkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Harding is very close to passing his half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Harding is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Harding is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Harding has mounted him!
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Harding maintains control.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Savkov tries to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
Harding sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding scores with a jab. Savkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harding takes a swing at Savkov's ribcage but misses.
Harding is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Savkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harding swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Harding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harding has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Harding's head.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harding. Harding circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding jabs at Savkov's body.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a looping right.
Harding throws a solid leg kick but Savkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harding.
Savkov throwing a counter right hand but Harding manages to avoid it.#T1#
Harding throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding lands an overhand right.
A jab from Harding misses.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savkov jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov.
Harding jabs at Savkov's body.
Harding leaves Savkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2##TD#
Savkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harding's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Savkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savkov distracts Harding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Harding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Harding!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Harding has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savkov trying to control here.
#SU2#
Harding decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Savkov scores with a nice head shot.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov walks into a stiff left hand from Harding.#TD#
Savkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harding did well to prevent Savkov getting side control.
Savkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov throwing shots but Harding is blocking nicely.
Savkov trying to control from Harding's half guard. Harding has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov won't allow Harding to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Harding gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harding tries to land knees in the clinch but Savkov avoids the damage to the body.
Savkov effectively controlling the action here.
Harding lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Savkov.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Savkov lands a left hand.
Harding is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harding down to the mat. Harding avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding throws a leg kick #TD#
and Savkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding being controlled here, momentarily.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely. #T1#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harding is keeping the position for now.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pavel Savkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov is in close to Harding's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Harding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Harding's brow. #T3#
Savkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harding is looking for a sweep.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Savkov swings around for an armbar but Harding sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savkov's guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harding passes into half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Harding is controlling well.
Savkov is controlling Harding's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Harding slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Harding has control of the leg.
Savkov is trying to control but Harding passes into side control!
#SU2#
Harding decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savkov to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pavel Savkov.
I think Harding 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A relieved looking Jonathan Harding 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:
Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Savkov avoids it.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGee misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Savkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savkov blocks the strikes from McGee.
Savkov 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.
Savkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGee wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
McGee is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee gets back to full guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGee has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
McGee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov passes into half guard.
McGee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savkov wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Savkov prevents McGee from improving his position.#SUB#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions off his back.
McGee tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T2#
McGee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGee is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savkov trying to control the position.
#T3#
McGee throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savkov has momentary wrist control but McGee slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savkov 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.
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savkov distracts McGee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Savkov trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
That's time! Savkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Savkov moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGee but McGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savkov moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Savkov.
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Savkov shoots in.#TD2#
McGee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savkov has hold of McGee's hands but McGee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGee working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
McGee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGee.
Savkov trying to control here.
#T1#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to hold on to McGee's head to control him but McGee postures up.
McGee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pavel Savkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savkov trying to hold on to McGee's head to control him but McGee postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGee lands a nice short elbow.
McGee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Savkov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McGee. Oh but Savkov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McGee goes limp - he's gone! Savkov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
A very excited looking Pavel Savkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 591
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Whyte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whyte throws a shot from downtown. Savkov moves away and avoids it.
Whyte slips a jab and a cross from Savkov.
Whyte throws a nice looking combination but Savkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Whyte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whyte wants to land a leg kick but Savkov is out of range. #CL2#
Savkov moves into the clinch.
Whyte is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whyte down to the mat. Whyte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whyte circles away quickly and effectively.
Savkov misses with a right hand
and Whyte counters with a leg kick.
Whyte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savkov's hands.
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with an inside leg kick.
Savkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Savkov shoots for a takedown but Whyte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Savkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whyte's guard.#ES#
Whyte scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Savkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whyte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov darts in trying to clinch
and Whyte counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Savkov scores with a takedown into Whyte's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Whyte has wrist control.#ES#
Whyte pushes Savkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.
Whyte is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Whyte.
Savkov moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
Savkov moves to clinch but Whyte breaks away
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Savkov tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Savkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whyte on the side of the head.
Savkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savkov blocks a jab.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Savkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Savkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whyte to the mat! Whyte manages to get full guard. #ES#
Whyte pushes Savkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Savkov wants to clinch
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
Savkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Savkov's head but Savkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Whyte lands.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte lands with a shot to the body.
Savkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov dives in and grabs Whyte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whyte pushes down on Savkov's head and hops out.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Whyte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range. #CL2#
Savkov has managed to clinch.
Whyte lands a hook that snaps the head of Savkov backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Savkov avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the cage.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body.
Whyte lands an uppercut.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whyte is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Savkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savkov can't get the takedown.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Whyte.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Savkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Whyte pushes Savkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Savkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whyte.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target. #TD2#
Savkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savkov is pressing down on Whyte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whyte is holding on for now.
Whyte is holding on to half guard well.
Whyte trying to control but Savkov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savkov wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Whyte 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.#T1#
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whyte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whyte is keeping the position for now.
Whyte wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Savkov closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whyte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savkov can't get the takedown.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whyte after a bit of a struggle.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov is trying to drag Whyte to the mat but Whyte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whyte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savkov can do to turn this around?
Whyte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Whyte.
Savkov is trying to drag Whyte to the mat but Whyte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whyte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savkov avoids it.
Whyte presses Savkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Whyte tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Savkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Savkov is breathing heavily.
Whyte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Whyte lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whyte is defending well.#BC#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Savkov darts in and clinches Whyte up against the cage.
Whyte is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whyte down to the mat. Whyte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Whyte slips a straight right by Savkov.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Whyte off the cage and back into range.
Whyte throws a head kick but Savkov moves out of range.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Savkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savkov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for submissions but instead, Whyte has regained full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Whyte keeps moving.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whyte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whyte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov passes Whyte's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whyte regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savkov. #SUB2#
Savkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Whyte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Whyte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte 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#
A big right from Savkov misses.
Whyte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Whyte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savkov closes the distance but Whyte moves to the side
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Whyte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Savkov.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Whyte circles away easily
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Savkov is rocked!
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whyte counters with a crisp right that sends Savkov to the canvas! Whyte follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
In his post fight interview, Benson Whyte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 588
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Warror ducks right into an uppercut from Savkov.
Warror misses with a hook to the body
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Savkov clinches up with Warror and pushes him back against the cage.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Savkov working aggressively here.
Warror is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
Savkov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warror prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savkov.#TD2#
Savkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savkov manages to end up in side control.
Warror parries the strikes from Savkov easily there. Savkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warror to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warror knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Warror is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Savkov in side control, throwing shots but Warror defends.
Savkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warror some visible discomfort.
Savkov cracks Warror with a big elbow.
Savkov tries to advance to mount but Warror denies him.
Savkov cracks Warror with a big elbow.
Warror gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Savkov throwing strikes here but Warror is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Warror takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Savkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Warror is bucking up trying to escape but Savkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savkov throwing strikes here but Warror is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Savkov throws some wild stikes that Warror manages to avoid easily.
Savkov misses with a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Warror slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Warror pushes Savkov off looking to stand but Savkov dives back in and keeps control.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Warror dodges it nicely.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warror does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warror's head.
Warror is trying to stand back up but Savkov is controlling him
#SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Warror is defending well.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warror's head.
Savkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Warror!
Savkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Warror because Savkov loaded up on that one. #T4#
Savkov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Savkov throws some wild stikes that Warror manages to avoid easily.
Savkov unloading with bombs!
Warror wants to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov lands a big elbow.
Warror blocking the ground and pound.
Warror avoids a series of strikes thrown by Savkov.
Savkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warror hang on?
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!
Warror is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Warror moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Savkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warror clobbers Savkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warror tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warror to the ground. Warror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Warror sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror jabs Savkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Warror there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Warror misses with a double jab
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Savkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warror swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warror scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Savkov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Savkov tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror.
Warror gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror pushes Savkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Warror's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Savkov misses with an elbow strike.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.
Savkov looking for a takedown. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Warror.
Warror tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Warror.
Warror gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warror gets through Savkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warror tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Warror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Savkov wants the takedown. Warror is fighting it off but Savkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Warror's guard against the cage.
Savkov is in close to Warror's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warror's head.#T3#
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warror holds on and takes a little breather.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Savkov trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Warror pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warror has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Warror controlling the position.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warror is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Warror swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Savkov is out of range.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Warror keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Savkov blocks the low kick.
Warror defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Warror gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Warror is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Warror. #T1#
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Savkov controls his hands.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.
Savkov looking for a takedown.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Warror working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Warror is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Warror shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Savkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Warror regains guard.
Warror wants to get back to his feet but Savkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely. #T2#
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warror can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warror keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Warror defends it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov misses with a head shot. Warror uses the momentum to regain guard.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Warror is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Warror.
I think Warror 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Warror!
A victorious Paul Warror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch but Savkov slips to the side
and Savkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Savkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savkov has time to react.
Savkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Savkov moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Savkov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savkov.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii defends it nicely.
Makaki Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Savkov checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Savkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Savkov misses the jab.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Savkov finds it's target.
Savkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Savkov saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Savkov's front leg with a kick but Savkov checks it.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Makaki Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Savkov's midsection.
Savkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Savkov circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Makaki Iii's brow.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov stays in close to Makaki Iii's body and controls the position.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Makaki Iii has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaki Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii 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#
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii stuns Savkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov misses with a double jab.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
A cross from Savkov lands.
Makaki Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savkov's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Makaki Iii looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Savkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Makaki Iii!
Savkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Savkov trying to control the position but Makaki Iii is working away. #SUB#
Savkov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Makaki Iii is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Savkov yanks on the arm and Makaki Iii is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Savkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Savkov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Savkov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 581
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Warror circles away easily
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Savkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warror.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warror moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warror looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror throws a hook but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savkov misses with a hook. Warror ducked under it nicely.
Warror connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Savkov cracks a nice hook into Warror's ribs.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Savkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warror is fending him off so far but Savkov persists. Nope, Warror circles away and we're back to standing.
Savkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Savkov misses with a double jab.
Warror connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savkov. Savkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a slapping leg kick.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Savkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Savkov tries to avoid it. #TD#
Savkov looking to score a takedown here. Warror is defending well but Savkov drives through and ends up in Warror's guard.#ES2#
Warror manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warror fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror tries a head kick but it misses.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warror moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
A jab from Savkov misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Savkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
Savkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Warror tries to sprawl out of it but Savkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warror manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror looks for the body kick but Savkov saw that one coming.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
A big left from Warror misses.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Warror.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Savkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savkov throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target.
Warror doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Warror thuds his shin into the meat of Savkov's side.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warror connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savkov scrambles back to his feet.
Savkov lands with an overhand left.
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Savkov lands with a cross.
Savkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savkov scores with a punch to the head.
Savkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warror's head backwards.
Savkov misses with a combination
and Warror counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savkov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Savkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Savkov misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror slips a jab from Savkov.
Savkov lands with a cross.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Savkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savkov walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.
Warror slips a jab from Savkov.
Warror fakes the leg kick and cracks Savkov in the body.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Warror swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warror connects with an inside leg kick.
Savkov with a nice cross.
Savkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror slaps away a takedown attempt from Savkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror is looking to slow Savkov down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warror listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror 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 Savkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savkov is looking to counter punch.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
Warror tries to work over Savkov's front leg with a kick but Savkov checks it.
Warror takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A leg kick checked by Savkov.
Jab by Warror.
Warror throws a front kick aimed at Savkov's knee but Savkov avoids it well.
Savkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warror moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savkov throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Warror slips a straight right by Savkov.#TD#
Savkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savkov showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Warror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savkov. #T1#
Savkov is looking to advance position but Warror won't allow it.
Warror felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warror regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savkov.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warror holds on and takes a little breather.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warror throws a right hand that Savkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Savkov also avoids with ease.#T3#
Savkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Savkov throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Savkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror misses with a leg kick.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Savkov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Savkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warror in his tracks.
Warror lands with a shot to the body.
Warror scores with a jab. Savkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warror has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warror!
Savkov feints a jab promting Warror to slip. Savkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warror slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Savkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warror - the referee stops the clock and Savkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warror. Savkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Savkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warror tries to bum rush Savkov with a series of wild strikes but Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Warror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warror throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Warror gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savkov moves out of range as Warror strikes.#TD#
Savkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warror does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warror wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savkov lands a nice short elbow.
Savkov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror 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#
Savkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warror.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror flicks out a counter leg kick but Savkov steps away.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warror.
Savkov checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov scores with the left hand. Warror knows he should have avoided that one.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror lands a head kick. Savkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Savkov moves his leg out of the way.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror counters with a body kick.#T1#
Savkov throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Warror slips a jab from Savkov.
Savkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warror on the side of the head.
No joy there for Savkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warror throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savkov.
A jab lands there for Savkov.
Warror displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savkov.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Savkov.#T2#
Savkov misses with a right hand
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Warror sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror connects with a leg kick. Savkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Warror's head but Warror avoids it well.
Savkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Savkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savkov wants to take a breather but Warror manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Savkov.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warror utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Savkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Savkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warror managing to control the position.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warror is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warror controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pavel Savkov.
I think Warror 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
A very excited looking Paul Warror made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Savkov counters with a single leg into guard. Makaki Iii didn't expect that.
Savkov works over Makaki Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov passes Makaki Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makaki Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Makaki Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makaki Iii is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Savkov is staying active.
Makaki Iii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makaki Iii is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaki Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Makaki Iii is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makaki Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savkov.
Savkov is keen to just control but Makaki Iii is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makaki Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##TD#
Savkov gets the takedown into side control.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makaki Iii is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it. #T4#
Savkov trying to control the position but Makaki Iii is working away.
Savkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Savkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Makaki Iii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savkov. #SUB#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makaki Iii is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Savkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Makaki Iii, which made it look bad.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savkov throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savkov.
Makaki Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savkov misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Savkov misses with a two punch combination.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Savkov's front leg with a kick but Savkov checks it.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Savkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savkov defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Savkov blocks the leg kick.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Savkov avoids it.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Savkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makaki Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Savkov lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Savkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Savkov's leg but Savkov calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savkov. That did some damage!
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Savkov lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savkov is working for takedown but Makaki Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
I was talking to Savkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makaki Iii is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makaki Iii down to the mat. Makaki Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savkov throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaki Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Makaki Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Makaki Iii is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makaki Iii keeps working.
Makaki Iii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Makaki Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savkov off and has taken his back!
Makaki Iii gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov breaks Makaki Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Makaki Iii has Savkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Makaki Iii is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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#
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii defends it nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Savkov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Savkov.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Savkov's head but Savkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov misses with a hook.#T1#
Savkov misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Savkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Savkov misses the jab.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Makaki Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savkov checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Savkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Savkov moves out of range easily.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov shoots and misses
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Savkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Savkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makaki Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Savkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Savkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Savkov throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Savkov seems unphased.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Savkov moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Savkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Savkov's shoulder, as Savkov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Savkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Savkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii is controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Savkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makaki Iii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savkov being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pavel Savkov.
I think Savkov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Jong Guk catches Savkov right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Savkov's shoulder, as Savkov tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savkov misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Savkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Savkov throwing shots but Jong Guk is blocking nicely.
Jong Guk is trying to stand up here but Savkov is controlling him well.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Savkov slips a nice elbow through Jong Guk's hands, connecting with Jong Guk's forehead.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savkov on the ground.
Jong Guk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov is taking a breather. Jong Guk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jong Guk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
Savkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jong Guk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jong Guk defending well though.
Savkov prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Savkov trying to control from half guard but Jong Guk is working away.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Jong Guk dodges it nicely.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
#ES#
Jong Guk kicks off Savkov and gets to his feet.
Savkov checks a leg kick.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savkov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
#TD2#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Savkov is controlling him. #T2#
Savkov postures up in Jong Guk's guard and throws a big left but Jong Guk blocks it.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Guk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Jong Guk's brow.
Savkov is pushing down on Jong Guk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jong Guk is fighting to maintain full guard but Savkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savkov throwing shots but Jong Guk is blocking nicely.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Guk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jong Guk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Jong Guk trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Savkov working Jong Guk over with strikes.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Guk tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savkov trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jong Guk avoid being mounted?
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jong Guk controlling the position well.
Jong Guk tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura here.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Savkov is controlling him
#T4#
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Jong Guk kicks off Savkov and gets to his feet.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Jong Guk tries to keep at a distance but Savkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Savkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Savkov scores with a hook.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
As Savkov backs away, Jong Guk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savkov is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Savkov sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Savkov shakes it off.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Savkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov postures up.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Savkov is controlling him.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to stand but Savkov is controlling the position. #T1#
Jong Guk keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Savkov off and gets back to his feet.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Savkov misses the jab.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Savkov's ribs.
Savkov moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Savkov throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savkov.
#T2#
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Savkov saw that one coming.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
Savkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.#TD2#
Savkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savkov lands strikes from half guard.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
Jong Guk is concentrating on defense, preventing Savkov from advancing position.
Jong Guk is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jong Guk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savkov working Jong Guk over with strikes.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
#T3#
Jong Guk is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jong Guk defends it well.
Jong Guk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Jong Guk desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Savkov stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Savkov winds up and cracks Jong Guk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savkov is nestled in close to Jong Guk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savkov stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Savkov is keen to just control but Jong Guk is a slippery customer.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Jong Guk dodges it nicely.
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Guk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Jong Guk catches Savkov right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Savkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savkov down.
Savkov cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savkov moves away.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk misses with a hook
and Savkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Savkov moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savkov's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Savkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savkov.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savkov checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Savkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savkov scores with the left hand. Jong Guk knows he should have avoided that one.
Savkov goes for a double leg but Jong Guk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jong Guk continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Savkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Savkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
Savkov looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Savkov ducked under it nicely.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savkov. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Kim Jong Guk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov cracks Jong Guk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Jong Guk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Savkov moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Savkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Jong Guk finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Savkov.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk keeps Savkov at a distance using the push kick.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Savkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Jong Guk walks into a straight right hand from Savkov.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Savkov moved out of range.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savkov's calf.
Jong Guk jabs Savkov right on the nose. Savkov blinks but takes it well.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Savkov dives in and grabs Jong Guk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jong Guk pushes down on Savkov's head and hops out.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savkov.
Savkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Nice sprawl there from Jong Guk as Savkov shoots in.
Savkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savkov manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Savkov blocks the leg kick.
Savkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Savkov's ribcage but misses.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savkov's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Jong Guk. No joy for Savkov on that attempt.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Savkov off balance momentarily.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savkov.
Savkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Savkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jong Guk's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Savkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
A very excited looking Pavel Savkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kim Jong Guk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 567 - Ecstasy of Gold
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov looks to land a combination but Warror avoids it well.
Savkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savkov checks the leg kick.
Warror tries to work over Savkov's front leg with a kick but Savkov checks it.
Savkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warror counters with an outside leg kick.
Savkov misses the jab.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Warror makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov dives in and grabs Warror's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warror pushes down on Savkov's head and hops out.
Savkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Savkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Warror cracks Savkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warror in his tracks.
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!
Warror slips under a jab from Savkov.
Warror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Savkov down. #T1#
Savkov misses with a right hand
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
Savkov goes for a double leg but Warror avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warror continues to drive forward.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror feints a counter leg kick.
Warror connects with an inside leg kick.
Warror connects with a body shot.
Savkov blocks a head kick by Warror.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror throws a front kick that sends Savkov stumbling back into the cage.
Warror gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror lands with an uppercut that bounces Savkov off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Savkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warror thumps Savkov with a low kick.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
No luck for Savkov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warror as he avoids it easily.
Warror clobbers Savkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savkov misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Savkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warror is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Warror regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savkov.
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savkov pushes down on Warror's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Savkov throwing shots but Warror is blocking nicely.
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warror knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savkov controlling the pace.
Warror felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warror makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warror.
Warror trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
That's time! Savkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Warror defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Warror connects with a body shot that sends Savkov's belly button to the back.
Warror jabs at Savkov's body.
Savkov is looking to clinch.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savkov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov blocks a jab.
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov is looking to clinch but Warror is avoiding it.
Warror throws a low kick but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warror connects with an inside leg kick.
Savkov misses with a hook
and Warror counters with a nice leg kick.
Warror misses with a looping right.
Savkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Savkov blocks a jab.
Savkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Warror lands.
Warror dodges the punch combination from Savkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savkov.
Warror avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.#T2#
Savkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Savkov throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Savkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Warror to the ground. Savkov is now in Warror's guard.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
Warror is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Savkov closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Warror manages to get underhooks.
Warror lands an uppercut.
Savkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savkov has Warror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.#TD#
Savkov tightens his grip and picks Warror up, before dumping him to the ground. Warror manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Warror scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov misses with an uppercut
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savkov. That did some damage!
Warror looks to land a combination but Savkov avoids it well.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Savkov moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Savkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Warror misses.
Savkov throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Savkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Savkov scoring with punches from side control.
Warror tries to bench press Savkov off him but Savkov keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Warror swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov staying out of range there.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savkov.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warror but Warror pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Savkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Warror throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savkov. #TD#
Savkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Warror pushes Savkov off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Savkov scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov.
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warror walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warror moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Warror connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savkov momentarily.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Savkov.
It looked like Savkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Savkov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov misses with a left hand
and Warror counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savkov throws a series of punches but Warror avoids them all with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savkov's sensitive parts.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warror slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Warror lands a glancing blow to the side of Savkov's head.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Warror does it's job there.
Savkov misses the jab.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savkov manages to avoid it.
Savkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warror counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savkov's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A big right from Savkov misses.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Savkov with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Warror finds it's target.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov misses with a shot to the body
letting Warror counter with a right hand.
Warror attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Savkov shoots in for a double leg but Warror sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warror connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Warror.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
A head kick misses from Warror.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warror circles away.
Warror follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov misses with a combination
and Warror counters with an outside leg kick.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warror winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
After winning the bout, Paul Warror 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:
Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bosch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savkov misses with a wild combination.
Bosch clobbers Savkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been hearing reports that Savkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Bosch has managed to clinch.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bosch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosch slips a straight right by Savkov.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosch's waist but Bosch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savkov off to one side.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Savkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bosch.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Bosch as Savkov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov blocks a head kick by Bosch.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov misses the jab.
Savkov misses the body punch
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savkov.
Savkov misses the jab.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bosch in his tracks.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Bosch counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Savkov misses with a looping left.
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!
Savkov works over Bosch's head and body with a nice combination.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savkov with a body shot.
Savkov lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Savkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bosch's head.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bosch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bosch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savkov trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom. #T3#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
Savkov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bosch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
Savkov won't allow Bosch to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Savkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch leaves Savkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Savkov. #CL#
Savkov darts in and clinches Bosch up against the cage.
Bosch tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Bosch cracks Savkov with a nice body shot.
Bosch lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Savkov lands a head shot.
Savkov throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Savkov avoids it with no problem.
Savkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch counters with a good low kick that Savkov was not able to check.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosch can do to turn this around?
Savkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Savkov. Those never looked like landing.
Savkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bosch is fending him off so far but Savkov persists. Nope, Bosch circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savkov, as that shot connected.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bosch catches Savkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bosch defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Bosch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Savkov with that takedown attempt.
Bosch scores with a decent looking hook.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savkov is out of range and Bosch settles back down.
Savkov misses with a shot to the body
and Bosch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bosch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bosch there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosch defends it nicely.
Bosch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Savkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov tries to clinch but Bosch is having none of it.
Bosch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Savkov finds it's target.
Savkov scores with a jab to the head.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch scores with a spinning back kick!
Bosch walks into a stiff left hand from Savkov.#CL2#
Bosch drives through and clinches with Savkov against the cage.
#T3#
Savkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bosch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bosch prevents it.
#BC2#
Bosch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a right and a left that Bosch avoids nicely.
Savkov lands the left hand.
Bosch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savkov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Savkov rushes Bosch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Good body shot from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savkov wants a takedown.
Savkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bosch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bosch can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
#T4#
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savkov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosch tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Bosch pushes Savkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savkov misses with an elbow strike.
Bosch lands an uppercut.
Heribert Bosch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
Bosch lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bosch.
Savkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bosch pushes Savkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savkov has Bosch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bosch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bosch scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Savkov is rocked!
Bosch presses Savkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Savkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savkov's elbow.
Bosch lands a body shot.
A short left from Bosch.
Savkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Bosch sends Savkov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bosch is motioning to the referee to let Savkov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Savkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosch knocks out Savkov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bosch before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bosch picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heribert Bosch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Heribert Bosch waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Aspire 94: Lee vs. Susi 2
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Bosch.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Savkov moves away and avoids it.
Bosch throws a push kick but Savkov slaps the foot to one side.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Savkov saw that one coming.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Savkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bosch is trying to control but can't.
Bosch gets back to full guard.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bosch being controlled here, momentarily.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving. #T1#
Savkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov stands up over Bosch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bosch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bosch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savkov controls the pace.
Bosch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Bosch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Bosch!#REVR#
Bosch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bosch escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bosch tries to stand but Savkov is controlling his head.
Savkov wants to control but Bosch postures up.
Savkov tries to buck Bosch off but Bosch is having none of it.
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov wants to control but Bosch postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bosch controls the position.
Savkov is trying to control Bosch's posture but Bosch avoids it.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bosch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bosch controlling the position from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savkov thuds his right hand into Bosch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Savkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bosch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bosch lands with a hook. Savkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosch as he jumps to the side.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Bosch moves away and avoids it.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Savkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch misses with a straight left.
Savkov tries to move into range but Bosch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Savkov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
A jab from Bosch misses.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Bosch lands with a nice body kick.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bosch throws a front kick that sends Savkov stumbling back into the cage.
Bosch sizes up Savkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov goes for a double leg but Bosch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bosch continues to drive forward.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Bosch swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosch should have avoided that one.
Savkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bosch.
Bosch looks to land a right hand but Savkov moved out of range.#TD2#
Savkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savkov throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely.
Bosch wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bosch is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Savkov is looking to advance position but Bosch won't allow it. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bosch defends it well.
Bosch wants to get back to full guard.
Bosch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bosch looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosch, not yet.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bosch is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savkov 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.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bosch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bosch has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Bosch defends it easily.
Bosch content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Bosch advances to half guard.
Savkov has a hand on Bosch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bosch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Bosch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savkov is defended easily by Bosch.
Bosch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Bosch - just one landing.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Bosch 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.
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bosch defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Bosch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bosch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosch misses the target.
Savkov throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Bosch punishes Savkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bosch connects with a body shot that sends Savkov's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bosch.
Nice takedown defense from Bosch. No joy for Savkov on that attempt.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Savkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savkov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savkov works the jab nicely.
Bosch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Bosch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bosch lands a body shot.
Savkov slips under a jab from Bosch.
Savkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bosch throws the kick towards the body but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bosch's head.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bosch takes one to the chin there.
Bosch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savkov's head.
Nice takedown defense from Bosch. No joy for Savkov on that attempt.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savkov! But no joy.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savkov takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savkov.#T2#
Bosch 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.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Savkov's leg. Savkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosch.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch throws a hook but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Bosch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Bosch cracks Savkov with an open hand slap.
Savkov walks into a left hand.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bosch defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Bosch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bosch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Savkov.
#T3#
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bosch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bosch counters with a straight right hand.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Savkov moved away.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.#CL2#
Savkov has Bosch up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savkov.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savkov.
Savkov can't break the clinch.
Bosch gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Savkov tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bosch after a bit of a struggle.
Savkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bosch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Bosch breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savkov.
Savkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Savkov moves out of range as Bosch strikes.#TD2#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bosch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
That's time! Bosch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R4#
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Savkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savkov.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Bosch misses with an uppercut
and Savkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosch as he jumps to the side.
Bosch misses with a hook
and Savkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Savkov is out of range.
Savkov fails with the takedown.
Savkov misses with a shot to the body
and Bosch counters with a nice uppercut.
Savkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
Savkov looks for a takedown but Bosch sprawls well.
Savkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Savkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch scores with a leg kick.
Bosch lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bosch throws a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bosch.
Bosch lands a nice hook to Savkov's body. Savkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
and Bosch counters with a straight right hand.
Bosch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savkov in his tracks.
A left lands for Bosch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Savkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Savkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bosch on his heels. He'll look to pass Bosch's guard now, I'm sure.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Bosch.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Bosch.#T3#
Bosch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov postures up in Bosch's guard and throws a big left but Bosch blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bosch 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.
Savkov trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Savkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Bosch misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Savkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bosch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Savkov postures up in Bosch's guard and throws a big left but Bosch blocks it.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Bosch's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bosch wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bosch's head.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Heribert Bosch.
I think Bosch 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 39:37
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 40:36
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 38:38
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Heribert Bosch thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror lands a lovely overhand right.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savkov misses with a two punch combination.
Savkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savkov doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Warror defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov scores with a punch to the head.
Savkov throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Warror as Savkov shoots in.
Warror scores with a jab to the body.
Savkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Warror's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Savkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Savkov has Warror up against the cage in a clinch.
Warror avoids the elbow strike from Savkov, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warror is leaning against Savkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Savkov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Warror defends it. #T2#
Savkov throwing shots but Warror is blocking nicely.
Warror is holding on to half guard well.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov working Warror over with strikes. #SUB#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savkov winds up and cracks Warror with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura here.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warror slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov advances position into side control!#T4#
Warror is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savkov connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Savkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Savkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warror is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savkov wants to control but Warror is keeping him busy.
Savkov lands an elbow.
Savkov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Savkov is trying to ground and pound but Warror uses the momentary lack of control by Savkov to regain half guard.
Savkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Savkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov.
Warror slips a jab and a cross from Savkov.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savkov dips to his left and cracks Warror with an uppercut!
Warror moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Warror misses with a leg kick
and Savkov counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savkov.
Savkov throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Warror punishes Savkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Warror takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Savkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Warror catches Savkov right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Warror lands a front kick.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov misses the jab.
Savkov tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror lands a really nice looking cross but Savkov seems unphased.
Savkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Savkov distracts Warror with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Warror is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Savkov content to stall in guard here.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Warror has Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov misses with some punches.
Warror gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Savkov.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Savkov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Savkov takes a shot to the head.
Savkov looking for a takedown. #TD#
Savkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Warror is trying to keep an underhook but Savkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Warror wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savkov prevents Warror from improving his position.
Savkov lands strikes from half guard.
Savkov trying to control from Warror's half guard. Warror has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Savkov takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror slips a jab from Savkov.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Savkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warror to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Savkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warror lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savkov will feel that in the morning.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but Warror shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
A big right from Warror misses.
Warror uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savkov has time to react.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savkov.
Savkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savkov throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Savkov off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savkov.
Savkov walks into a left hand.
Savkov ducks right into an uppercut from Warror.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Savkov is out of range.
Paul Warror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Savkov fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.#CL2#
Warror has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warror is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Warror.
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Warror pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Warror drives through and clinches with Savkov against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savkov. #T3#
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warror down to the mat. Warror avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Savkov lands a jab.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Savkov off balance momentarily.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Warror gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Savkov breaks the clinch.
Warror with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Savkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warror lands a glancing blow to the side of Savkov's head.
Warror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Warror. Those never looked like landing.
Warror throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Savkov staying out of range there.
Savkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Savkov.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror. #TD#
Savkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warror's guard.
Savkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Savkov is really struggling to control Warror but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savkov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov with a nice cross.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie prevents Savkov from breaking the clinch.
Savkov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Savkov lands a body punch. #BC#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savkov sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savkov. #BC#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Savkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savkov defends it well.
Savkov stuffs the takedown.
Savkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savkov misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Savkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Savkov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov checks a low kick from Gracie.
Savkov with a jab.#TD2#
Savkov gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Savkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savkov.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savkov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to control but Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov 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#
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Savkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Gracie slips under a jab from Savkov.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savkov scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Savkov.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie slips a jab from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Savkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savkov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Savkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Savkov is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Savkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracie tries to move to mount but Savkov blocks the move with his legs.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working Savkov over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Savkov is defending well. #T4#
Savkov looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gracie throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Savkov clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savkov stalling against the cage.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savkov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Savkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie 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.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Savkov pushes him away.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working. #T1#
Savkov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie turns into Savkov and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!#T2#
Gracie trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savkov to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Savkov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Savkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Savkov.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Savkov.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Savkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Savkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.#T1#
Savkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savkov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Savkov back against the cage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Savkov, against the cage.
Savkov lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage, preventing Savkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savkov's efforts to push away.
Savkov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Savkov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savkov tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to control Savkov's arms but Savkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Savkov can't break the clinch.
Savkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage.
Savkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Savkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savkov to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Gracie tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Savkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Savkov darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Savkov misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Savkov.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savkov.
Ramon Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Savkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Savkov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Savkov counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie. #T4#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Savkov rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Savkov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savkov working hard to break the clinch.
Savkov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Savkov has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Savkov checks it
and Savkov counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Savkov didn't see that one coming.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Savkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savkov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T1#
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savkov stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy has his hands on Savkov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Savkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Savkov.#T3#
Savkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Savkov scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Savkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardy with a hook.
Savkov shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Hardy tries a low kick but Savkov avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Savkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Savkov. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy cracks the inside of Savkov's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Savkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savkov misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov fails with the takedown.
Savkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Savkov's leg but Savkov calmly moves out of range.
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
Savkov punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Savkov shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Savkov's leg but Savkov calmly moves out of range.
Savkov jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Savkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Savkov scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov cracks Hardy with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Savkov is looking to pass into half guard but Hardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hardy is in guard.#REVR#
Savkov is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up. #SUB2#
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Hardy has mounted him!
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov regains half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardy!
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Savkov trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Savkov looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Savkov drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB2#
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Savkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Savkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Savkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov lands a couple of digs.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T4#
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Savkov jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Savkov moved out of range.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Savkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savkov tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy misses with a hook. Savkov ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad. #T1#
Savkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Savkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a good, hard body kick but Savkov shrugs it off.
Savkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savkov misses with a body shot.
Hardy delivers a nice body kick.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Savkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardy defends it well.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy. #T2#
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a nice hook to Savkov's body. Savkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savkov tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardy.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savkov misses the shot to the body.
Savkov throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savkov.#T3#
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savkov closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Savkov pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savkov fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Savkov controls his hands.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savkov takes a shot to the head.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savkov misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Savkov tries to tie him up.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Savkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Outlaw Hardy had his way with Pavel Savkov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Savkov.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Savkov is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savkov.
Hardy tries to land a body kick
and Savkov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savkov throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Savkov blocks it.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Savkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Savkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Savkov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savkov wants to clinch.#CL#
Savkov tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savkov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land. #BC2#
Savkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Savkov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Savkov sees coming a mile off.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardy with a jab.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Savkov moves away and avoids it.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Savkov slips the punch.#CL2#
Savkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Savkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Savkov tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Outlaw Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Savkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Savkov persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Savkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hardy connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Savkov scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Outlaw Hardy.
I think Savkov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Pavel Savkov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Savkov circles away.
Savkov misses with a combination
#CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Savkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
Savkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savkov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1##BC2#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savkov misses with a hook.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savkov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Savkov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie is standing up over Savkov. Savkov looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Savkov tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie punches Savkov on the ear.
Savkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Savkov is trying to stand back up.
Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov moves into full guard.
#T3#
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Savkov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gracie paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Savkov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Savkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Orsini connects with the punch.
Savkov slips a jab from Orsini.#TD#
Savkov feints and as Orsini raises his hands in defense, Savkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVB#
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!
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet. #SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Orsini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Savkov is trying to keep Orsini in close.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orsini escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini working the ground and pound.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Orsini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Orsini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Orsini landing shots from mount.
Savkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Orsini scoring with strikes but Savkov is staying in there.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Savkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini content just to control the position here.
Orsini tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Orsini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savkov looks a forlorn figure.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orsini landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini 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.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Savkov is really struggling to control Orsini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orsini trying to control here.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Orsini defending well.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard. #T1#
Orsini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orsini gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T3#
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Orsini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsini 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.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savkov thinking.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a double jab
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orsini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savkov lands a jab to the head.
Savkov scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Savkov jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Orsini throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.#TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orsini napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orsini to see if he's OK.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Orsini is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orsini is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov wants to control for a moment but Orsini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Orsini trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Orsini manages to get to full guard.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVB##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orsini has passed into side control.
#T4#
Orsini happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Savkov tries to sprawl but Kicker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kicker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kicker is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Kicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kicker is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it. #SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savkov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kicker is tapping! Great win for Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
A relieved looking Pavel Savkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
James Kicker spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.
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Event:
DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Savkov.
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savkov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.#TD#
Savkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonnell's half guard.
Savkov is nestled in close to McDonnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov is nestled in close to McDonnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell manages to get to full guard.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Savkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonnell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Savkov is looking to defend but McDonnell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Savkov! McDonnell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Savkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
Rory McDonnell gave a mention to Swixx in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov lands a head shot.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lobtov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lobtov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Savkov throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Lobtov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savkov!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov tries to buck Lobtov off but Lobtov is having none of it.
Lobtov tries to score with some ground and pound. Savkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lobtov seems to be looking for submissions.
Lobtov throwing shots but Savkov is blocking nicely.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Lobtov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobtov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lobtov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lobtov stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#T1##SUB2#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Lobtov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Lobtov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov tries to roll over but Lobtov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lobtov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lobtov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobtov is working away from the top position though.
Lobtov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobtov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobtov pulls his head out easily.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Savkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Lobtov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Savkov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lobtov stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lobtov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lobtov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lobtov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobtov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Lobtov pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lobtov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobtov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lobtov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lobtov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Lobtov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobtov works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully.
Savkov trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobtov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lobtov misses with a body shot.
Lobtov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savkov moves away.
Lobtov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lobtov slips under a jab from Savkov.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov misses with a body shot.
Savkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Savkov sizes up Lobtov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savkov manages to avoid it.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov lands a nice hook to Lobtov's body. Lobtov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Savkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobtov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobtov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Lobtov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lobtov lands with an overhand left.
Savkov scores with a jab to the head.
Savkov connects with a body shot.
Lobtov is looking to wear down Savkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. Savkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov throws a right and a left that Lobtov avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Savkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobtov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savkov throws out a counter right but Lobtov avoids it with no problem.
Lobtov avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Lobtov jabs at Savkov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobtov throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobtov swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov throws out a counter right but Lobtov avoids it with no problem.
Lobtov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Lobtov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lobtov throws a jab but it's blocked by Savkov.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov clobbers Lobtov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savkov misses with the combination.
Savkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Lobtov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Savkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lobtov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savkov slips under a jab.
Lobtov moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Lobtov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savkov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Savkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lobtov's head.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savkov throws a series of punches but Lobtov moves out of range. #T4#
Lobtov connects with a crisp jab.
Lobtov stuns Savkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lobtov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut. Savkov saw that one coming.
Savkov throws a right and a left that Lobtov avoids nicely.
Savkov lands with a right hand.
Savkov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Lobtov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lobtov throws the left hand but Savkov avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Savkov staying out of range there.
Lobtov throws a right hand that misses
and Savkov counters with a straight right hand.
Savkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobtov.
Lobtov digs a good body shot into Savkov's ribs.
Savkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savkov dips to his left and cracks Lobtov with an uppercut!
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Lobtov moved out of range nicely.
Lobtov throws a shot from downtown. Savkov moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Lobtov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lobtov.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Lobtov is proving a slippery customer.
Lobtov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Lobtov wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov working a defensive guard but Lobtov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lobtov trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lobtov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov is trying to control Lobtov's posture but Lobtov avoids it.
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lobtov's best efforts.#SUB#
Lobtov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Andrey Lobtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lobtov wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it. #SUB#
Lobtov seems to be looking for submissions.
Lobtov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobtov pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Lobtov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobtov connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobtov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Lobtov drops back looking for a leg! Savkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savkov manages to kick Lobtov off! Lobtov jumps back into Savkov's guard.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobtov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lobtov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Lobtov has managed to pass into half guard.
Lobtov is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobtov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savkov defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Lobtov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pavel Savkov waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
Andrey Lobtov spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says, Fights are like a box of chocolates,...u never know what u gonna get...'.
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Event:
AFL Asylum 29
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.#CL#
Humbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Humbert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Humbert is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humbert controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself. #SUB2#
Savkov has gone for a leg lock! Humbert slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savkov's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Humbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humbert content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Humbert controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Humbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Humbert works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Humbert has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Humbert defends easily.
Humbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Humbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Humbert from controlling successfully. #T3#
Humbert wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savkov looks to land a combination but Humbert avoids it well.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Humbert in his tracks.
Humbert with a poor takedown
and Savkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Humbert tries to counter with a takedown but Savkov is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Humbert moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov cracks Humbert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Humbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Pavel Savkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov tries to bum rush Humbert with a series of wild strikes but Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch lands to the side of Humbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humbert tries to counter with a takedown but Savkov is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Humbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Savkov.
Savkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
As Savkov tries to get set, Humbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Savkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Savkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humbert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humbert tries to counter by clinching up but Savkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humbert is looking to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch.
A combination from Savkov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humbert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter with a takedown but Savkov is quick to defend against it.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Savkov cracks a nice hook into Humbert's ribs.#T1#
No luck for Humbert with that takedown attempt.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Savkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humbert momentarily.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Humbert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savkov manages to circle out of the way.
Humbert slips under a jab from Savkov.#T2#
Savkov thuds his right hand into Humbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Savkov tries to sprawl out of it but Humbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savkov, as that shot connected.
Humbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
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!
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Savkov scores with a four punch combination!
Humbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humbert Humbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov misses the jab.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Humbert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humbert tries to counter by clinching up but Savkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humbert moves away.
Nice shot lands for Savkov.
Humbert walks into a stiff left hand from Savkov.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.#T4#
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
Humbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice shot by Savkov.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov works the jab nicely.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Humbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Humbert dives in and scores a takedown into Savkov's guard.#SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Humbert has managed to pass into half guard.
Humbert prevents Savkov from standing back up.
#T1##SUB#
Humbert seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.
Humbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov trying to hold on to Humbert's head to control him but Humbert postures up.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Humbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Humbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Humbert is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.
#SUB#
Humbert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Humbert sits in half guard. #T3#
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Humbert has control of the leg.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Humbert has mounted him!
Humbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Humbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Humbert looking for a guillotine from mount but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert Humbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Savkov wants to control but Humbert is having none of it.
Humbert controlling the pace for now.
Savkov tries to hold on but Humbert postures up.
Savkov regains half guard.
Humbert trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Humbert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Humbert's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pavel Savkov just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Humbert feinted with a counter takedown.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Humbert on the side of the head.
Savkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Humbert back to the cage. Savkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Humbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savkov connects with a jab.
Humbert slips a jab from Savkov.
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Humbert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Humbert.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov wants to hit a switch here but Humbert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savkov there! #T1#
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Humbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Humbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Humbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Humbert controlling his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humbert trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Humbert looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Humbert wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Humbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Humbert is working away from the top position though.
Savkov is staying active underneath Humbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Humbert has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Humbert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Humbert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savkov, who protects the arm well.
Savkov tries to bench press Humbert off him but Humbert keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Humbert Humbert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Humbert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savkov, as that shot connected.
Savkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savkov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Humbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Humbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Humbert wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Humbert moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Savkov.
Humbert trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savkov stops Humbert from passing to mount. #T3#
Humbert is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to bench press Humbert off him but Humbert keeps the position.
Humbert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humbert tries to move to mount but Savkov blocks the move with his legs.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Humbert trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Humbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Humbert is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov stops Humbert from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savkov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov! Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Pavel Savkov, 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:
DFC Asylum 24
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov misses with a looping right.#CL#
Black gets a clinch.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards. #TD2#
Savkov lands a takedown into guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. #T2#
Savkov is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black has hold of Savkov's hands but Savkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Black tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savkov.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Savkov seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov is looking to stall here but Black recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Savkov fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Black misses its target.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Black staying out of range there.
Black swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov wants to clinch
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black misses with a body shot
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.#T1#
A left lands for Savkov.
Savkov lands an overhand right.#CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Black.
#T2#
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Savkov gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Black is struggling to control the position.
Savkov has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Black.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savkov.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black misses with some punches.
Savkov can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Savkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Savkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Savkov fails to land.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savkov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Savkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Savkov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. #T4#
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Black is trying to keep Savkov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov 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.
#R3##CL2#
Savkov has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Savkov lands with a light punch inside.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black is trying to push Savkov away but Savkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Savkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savkov off to one side.
A big left from Black misses.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black walks into a jab.#T1#
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Savkov manages to avoid it.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Savkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Savkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jason Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Savkov's shoulder, as Savkov tries to avoid the shot.
Savkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Savkov cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!#TD2#
Savkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Black on his heels. He'll look to pass Black's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savkov throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Savkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Black controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Black managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savkov.
Black struggling a bit here.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
Black is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savkov moves away.
Savkov scores with a nice head shot.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws the left hand but Savkov avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Savkov.
A big left from Black misses.
Black slips under a jab.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Black.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black cracks a nice hook into Savkov's ribs.
Savkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a looping left.
Savkov misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
#CL#
Black rushes Savkov and presses him up against the cage.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.#T2#
Black lands a right hand.
Black misses with a body punch.
Savkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Savkov can turn it around.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black taking a breather.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Black.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black cracks Savkov with a nice body shot.
Savkov throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Black. #T3#
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Savkov working aggressively here.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jason Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savkov has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savkov takes a shot to the head.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Jab by Savkov.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black lands with a two punch combination before moving back 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!#CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Savkov in a clinch.
Savkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black had his way with Pavel Savkov in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Savkov connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Savkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Black stalls.
Black stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov misses with the head strike.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Black breaks the clinch.
Black misses with a hook.#T1#
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.#CL#
Savkov gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Black lands a right hand.
Savkov throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black stalling in the clinch but Savkov improves position.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savkov is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savkov has his back to the cage. #T2#
Savkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black stalls.
Savkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black just leaning against Savkov, taking a breather.
Jason Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savkov wants a takedown.
#T3##BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov. #TD2#
Savkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Black throws Savkov to one side and escapes!
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
Savkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black missing with a left hand there. Savkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a looping right.
Savkov scores with a hook.#CL#
Black forces Savkov back against the cage and clinches.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Savkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov is the new welterweight champion!
As Pavel Savkov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Give me my belt back! Thanks for everyone!'.
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DFC Asylum 21
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Black misses its target.
Black misses the body punch
and Savkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Savkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Black leaning against his opponent.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a head punch that misses.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
#T1#
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Black avoiding damage.
Savkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Savkov has a takedown stuffed.
Black misses with a body shot.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Savkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Savkov slips a straight right by Black.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Savkov can turn it around.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
#BC#
Black manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Savkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Savkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Savkov drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Black misses with some punches.
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black misses with a looping left.
Savkov feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Black darts in and clinches Savkov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savkov.
Savkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savkov! But no joy.#CL#
Black darts in and clinches Savkov up against the cage.
Black working aggressively here.
Black has Savkov pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Black.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Savkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savkov has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savkov blocks an uppercut.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Savkov wants the takedown. Black is fighting it off but Savkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Black's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Black punishes Savkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Savkov drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black throws the left hand but Savkov avoids the punch easily.
Savkov lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand. #CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Savkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Black sneaks out the side door and pushes Savkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Black scores with a hook.#T1##CL#
Black instigates a clinch.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Black tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
#TD2#
Savkov lands a takedown into guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Black!#REVR#
Black wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T2#
Savkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black controlling the position.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Savkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Black dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. #T3#
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Savkov throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T4#
Savkov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Savkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Savkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black 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.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Savkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws out a loose jab but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Black gets a clinch.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Savkov looking for a takedown.
Black digs a right hand into Savkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savkov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savkov moves away.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Black misses with a body shot.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Black has managed to clinch.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jason Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Black.
Savkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Savkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Black is trying to break free.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Savkov controls his hands.
#T3#
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Savkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Savkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Black is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Black takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Black regains half guard.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Savkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savkov is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
Savkov prevents Black from improving his position.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Black tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Black manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Black is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Savkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Savkov dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Savkov's head and hops out.
Black lands with a hook. Savkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savkov thinking.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Black swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands with a slapping head kick.
Jason Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.#T1#
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savkov throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Savkov blocks a jab.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Savkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Savkov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Savkov on that attempt.
It looked like Black was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savkov.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Savkov on that attempt. #CL#
Black moves into the clinch.
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!
Savkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A short right from Black.
Savkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Black defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savkov misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savkov manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Savkov tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black connects with the punch.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Savkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Savkov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Black keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black had his way with Pavel Savkov in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Black misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Savkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savkov in his tracks.
Black misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Savkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Savkov passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Savkov is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savkov lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Black wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Savkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Savkov stalling away here and it's allowed Black to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Black is looking to stand up but Savkov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Black clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Savkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black cracks Savkov with a good jab.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Black is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Savkov has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Savkov can't get the takedown.
Savkov can't get the takedown.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jason Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Savkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black is pushing Savkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Savkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Savkov.
I think Black 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Black!
Jason Black is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jason Black 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:
DFC Asylum 18
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Savkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malcoms sprawls well initially but Savkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malcoms keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov winds up and cracks Malcoms with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malcoms missing with punches from the bottom.
Malcoms is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is pressing down on Malcoms 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malcoms is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Savkov there.
Savkov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcoms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Savkov controlling the action here.
Savkov 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.
Savkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malcoms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malcoms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savkov lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Malcoms is rocked!
Savkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Malcoms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savkov scores with a big shot! Malcoms 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Malcoms ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov! Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Pavel Savkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 14
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Humbert moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Humbert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savkov has managed to get both his arms back between Humbert's legs - danger averted.
Humbert has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Humbert trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov postures up in Humbert's guard and throws a big left but Humbert blocks it. #SUB2#
Humbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov postures up in Humbert's guard and throws a big left but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Humbert has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov won't allow Humbert to sweep him here.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Humbert has Savkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Humbert's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humbert is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov distracts Humbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Humbert controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Humbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control but Humbert is working from the bottom.
Humbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Humbert's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert slips under a jab from Savkov.
Savkov keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Humbert drops his hands momentarily and Savkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Savkov misses with a body shot.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Pavel Savkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savkov defends it well.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savkov lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand. #T2#
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savkov misses the jab.
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
Savkov misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Savkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humbert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Humbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov misses with a hook.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Humbert tries to clinch but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov misses the shot to the body.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Humbert's shoulder, as Humbert tries to avoid the shot.
Savkov swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Savkov lands with a hook. Humbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Savkov cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.#T1#
Savkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Humbert tries to move into range but Savkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Humbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Humbert's head.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Humbert wants to clinch up but Savkov keeps it at a distance.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range. #T2#
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Humbert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savkov!
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Humbert tries to advance to mount but Savkov denies him.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Humbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Humbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
Humbert tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Humbert slips a jab from Savkov.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Savkov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Savkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Humbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov catches Humbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov connects with the punch.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Humbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.
Humbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov lands with a right hand.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.#CL2#
Humbert rushes Savkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savkov.
Savkov lands a body shot.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
Savkov throws the left hand but Humbert avoids the punch easily.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humbert. Humbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Humbert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savkov is pulling down on Humbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Humbert, at least for the moment.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Humbert tries to pass. #T4#
Humbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savkov pulls Humbert in close to prevent any damage.
Humbert trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov had his way with Humbert Humbert in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Savkov. No joy for Humbert on that attempt.
Humbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Humbert has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Savkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Humbert defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savkov circles away.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Humbert wants to counter with a clinch but Savkov pushes him away.
Humbert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Humbert moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.#T2#
Savkov misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Savkov. Beautiful body shot.
Savkov scores with a shot to the body.
Humbert blocks a jab.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert avoids the body shot from Savkov.
#T3#
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov jabs at Humbert's body.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert walks into a left hand.
Humbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Humbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Humbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Humbert misses with a straight right.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Savkov lands with a good body shot.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Humbert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savkov.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savkov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:44
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
Pavel Savkov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC Night of Champions
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Savkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Savkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Savkov trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Savkov works over Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
Savkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savkov winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wright to regain full guard.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Wright!#REVB#
Savkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright is controlling Savkov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Savkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Savkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Savkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Wright tries to sprawl but Savkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Savkov wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Savkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Wright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Savkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Savkov is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Wright is controlling Savkov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Wright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Savkov prevents Wright from improving his position.
Savkov slips a nice elbow through Wright's hands, connecting with Wright's forehead.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head. #T2#
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savkov throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savkov trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away. #SUB#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov controlling the action here.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Savkov throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savkov working Wright over with strikes.
Savkov trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Savkov looks to land a strike but Wright avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright works on Savkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Savkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Savkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Savkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. Savkov is now in Wright's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Savkov postures up.
Savkov trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Savkov cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Savkov drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Savkov off! Savkov jumps back into Wright's guard. #T2#
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Savkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Savkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Savkov slips the punch.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savkov with a body shot.
Ira Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Wright.
Savkov avoids the body shot from Wright.
Savkov tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Wright cracks Savkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wright's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Wright rushes Savkov and presses him up against the cage.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savkov throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Savkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wright wants to stand back up but Savkov manages to pass into side control.
Ira Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov is putting a hurting on Wright here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savkov has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Savkov wants to finish this one by submission but Wright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savkov.
Savkov wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Savkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wright has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wright!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ira Wright.
I think Savkov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Savkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Savkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Savkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savkov.
Savkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Savkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savkov is looking to stall here but Black recovers full guard.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it. #T3#
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Black keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savkov.
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Savkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black gets back to full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black wants to stand up but Savkov is controlling him.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
That's time! Savkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Black slips under a jab.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.#TD#
Savkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is trying to stand back up but Savkov is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savkov.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savkov throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though. #T1#
Black is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov 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.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov is nestled in close to Black, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is nestled in close to Black, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov working Black over with strikes.
Black is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Savkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavel Savkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savkov throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savkov. #T3#
Savkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savkov controlling the action here.
Savkov throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Savkov controlling the pace.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savkov prevents Black from improving his position.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Savkov prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Black is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Savkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Savkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savkov is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Savkov wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Savkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savkov.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Savkov lands strikes from half guard.
Savkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black! #T1#
Black tries to lock up and control but Savkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Savkov wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black is in a horrible position here. Savkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black is bucking up trying to escape but Savkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savkov lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Black is rocked!
Savkov looking to ground and pound but Black is blocking nicely.
Savkov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Savkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
Black is still in real trouble! Can Savkov finish him?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black can't escape the position.
Savkov with the ground and pound from mount.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savkov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Black is out cold - huge knockout for Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
Pavel Savkov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You get your hands off my belt!'.
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DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Drogba moved out of range nicely.
Savkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drogba missing with a left hand there. Savkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogba.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogba.
Savkov fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Drogba misses the target.#TD2#
Savkov shoots in and bounces Drogba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Drogba has wrist control.
Drogba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drogba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savkov on the ground.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drogba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov trying to control but Drogba is working from the bottom.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Drogba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Drogba!#REVR#
Savkov is looking to sweep but instead, Drogba has passed into half guard.
Drogba wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Savkov gets full guard.
Savkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drogba's guard. #REVB#
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Drogba wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Drogba keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Drogba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drogba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
Drogba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogba keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drogba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Drogba misses with a straight right.
Drogba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Didier Drogba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savkov shoots in and drives through. Drogba sprawls well.
It looked like Drogba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drogba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drogba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drogba misses with a looping right.
Savkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drogba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savkov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Savkov.
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drogba defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Drogba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Didier Drogba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Drogba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Drogba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Drogba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Drogba's head but Drogba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drogba throws a body shot but no joy.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Drogba takes one to the chin there.
Savkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Drogba slips the punch.
Savkov misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Drogba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Drogba scores with a hook to the body. Savkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Drogba moves away and avoids it.
Savkov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Drogba misses the jab.
Savkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drogba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drogba throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Savkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drogba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savkov.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drogba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Drogba dodges it nicely.
Drogba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drogba is trying to control but can't.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drogba defending well though. #T2#
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drogba taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard.
Drogba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Drogba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drogba's head.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savkov working Drogba over with strikes.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Savkov winds up and cracks Drogba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov is keen to just control but Drogba is a slippery customer.
Savkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Savkov throwing shots but Drogba is blocking nicely.
Drogba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drogba is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savkov is keen to just control but Drogba is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Savkov dives in and scores a takedown into Drogba's guard.
Savkov is standing up over Drogba. Drogba looks to escape but Savkov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drogba defending against the ground and pound.
Savkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drogba down.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov 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!
#R3#
Savkov throws a jab when Drogba was well out of range.
Drogba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.#TD2#
Savkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drogba sprawls well initially but Savkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Drogba is rocked!
Savkov working over Drogba with some ground and pound. Drogba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Drogba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savkov scores with a big shot! Drogba's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Drogba! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov is the new welterweight champion!
Pavel Savkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mc Gregor clinches up against the cage.
Savkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savkov is working for takedown but Mc Gregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Savkov - that landed with a thud.
Mc Gregor's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $700 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mc Gregor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Savkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mc Gregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mc Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savkov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Gregor looking for a takedown.
Mc Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mc Gregor.
Savkov has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Savkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Mc Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mc Gregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mc Gregor pulls guard successfully.
Savkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mc Gregor wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Savkov is working Mc Gregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Gregor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mc Gregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mc Gregor wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Mc Gregor keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Savkov won't allow Mc Gregor to sweep him here.
Mc Gregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savkov has passed into side control.
Savkov working the body and head with strikes.
Mc Gregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Gregor is looking for a sweep.
Savkov working the head with strikes.
Savkov working the head and body with strikes.
Mc Gregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savkov looks up at the clock and then as Mc Gregor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savkov grinds an elbow into Mc Gregor's temple.
Savkov scoring with punches and elbows.
Mc Gregor tries to bench press Savkov off him but Savkov keeps the position.
Savkov is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Check out the look on Savkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mc Gregor wants to control but Savkov postures up.
Mc Gregor is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov cracks Mc Gregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.
Mc Gregor is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Savkov trying to control the action but Mc Gregor is working from the bottom.
Savkov grinds an elbow into Mc Gregor's temple.
Savkov is putting a hurting on Mc Gregor here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Mc Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov working the head with strikes.
Savkov scores with punches from side control.
Savkov lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Gregor is looking for a sweep.
Savkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savkov working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Mc Gregor is rocked!
Savkov cracks Mc Gregor with a big right hand but Mc Gregor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mc Gregor is still in real trouble! Can Savkov finish him?
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Mc Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mc Gregor taking a bit of punishment here - Savkov scoring with strikes.
A big shot lands for Savkov! That's hurt Mc Gregor! Will he recover? Savkov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SPFC XII
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Savkov walks into a stiff left hand from Champagne.
Champagne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savkov momentarily.
Champagne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Savkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Champagne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Champagne closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Savkov fails to land.
Champagne working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Savkov is trying to trip Champagne. He has hold of a leg but Champagne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Savkov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Champagne's guard.
Champagne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savkov on the ground.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Champagne dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champagne is looking to escape.
Champagne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Champagne tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savkov working over Champagne with some ground and pound. Champagne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Champagne is rocked!
Savkov lands a big elbow - Champagne 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 Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Prosper Champagne stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ouch...'.
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Event:
SPFC IX
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Johansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Johansson keeps him under control.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johansson has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johansson.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Johansson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov controlling the position well.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Johansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savkov defending well though.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Savkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johansson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position.
Savkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Johansson looking to control.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johansson 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.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Johansson controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johansson 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.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Johansson trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johansson is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Savkov trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Johansson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson working the body and head with strikes.
Savkov tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Johansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johansson working the body and head with strikes.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Johansson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johansson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson is nestled in close to Savkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Johansson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Johansson wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Johansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savkov distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savkov lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Johansson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johansson moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
No luck for Johansson with that takedown attempt.
Johansson seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savkov.
Johansson shoots in but Savkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Ivar Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savkov lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Savkov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Johansson goes down! Can Savkov finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Ivar Johansson has been cut.
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!
Savkov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Johansson's head off the mat! Johansson is out! He's out! Savkov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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