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Event:
SSG 305 Feet vs Chai
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sykov moves into range and clinches up with Gomes.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomes to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Sykov pulls guard.
Sykov looking to control but Gomes passes into half guard.
Sykov is trying to control but can't.
Gomes 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.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Sykov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykov trying to control but Gomes postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Sykov keeping hold of Gomes's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov gets back to full guard.
Sykov controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #SUB2#
Sykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sykov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Sykov being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykov keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomes has passed into half guard!
Sykov is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Sykov won't allow it.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sykov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gomes stacks Sykov 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 Gomes! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (3) vs (0) Sykov
Sykov is looking to reverse the position.
Sykov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (3) vs (2) Sykov
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sykov trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Sykov is stalling here. Gomes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sykov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gomes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (7) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Sykov trying his best to control but Gomes has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (9) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sykov is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Sykov tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Sykov gets back to half guard.
Sykov trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykov, not yet.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykov is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gomes trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov is looking to sweep but instead, Gomes has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Sykov wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (12) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes fails to advance to Sykov's back.
Gomes prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.
Sykov prevents Gomes from taking his back.
Gomes prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.#T10#
Sykov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sykov tries to improve his position but instead Gomes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (15) vs (2) Sykov
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sykov breaks Gomes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (4) Sykov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard. #T11#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov being controlled here momentarily.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#T12#
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Sykov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gomes has locked up a guillotine! Gomes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sykov is holding on here and Gomes must be using up a lot of energy. Sykov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gomes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Gomes!
David Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexei Sykov spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sykov drives through with a takedown into Flenderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sykov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sykov drops back looking for a leg! Flenderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flenderson manages to kick Sykov off! Sykov jumps back into Flenderson's guard.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Flenderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T2#
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Flenderson
Sykov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (6) vs (5) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Sykov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson tries to escape the position.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykov.
Sykov tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov working for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov 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, Flenderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sykov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flenderson is defending well though. Sykov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #T5#
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sykov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flenderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sykov looking for the RNC.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sykov trying to control momentarily.
Flenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sykov's guard. Nice work there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (8) vs (7) Flenderson#T7#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Sykov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (11) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (13) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov wants to take Flenderson's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sykov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flenderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Flenderson regains half guard.
Sykov is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (16) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Sykov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flenderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12##SUB#
Sykov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flenderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykov yanks on the arm and Flenderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov 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:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sykov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ieyasu sprawls well. He's pushed Sykov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotomi Ieyasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ieyasu instigates a clinch.
Sykov 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.
Ieyasu wants a takedown.
#TD#
Sykov has hold of one of Ieyasu's legs. Ieyasu is fighting the takedown attempt but Sykov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Sykov 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#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykov is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov stays in close to Ieyasu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Sykov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sykov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ieyasu working a defensive guard but Sykov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (5) vs (0) Ieyasu#T1##SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Sykov trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ieyasu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ieyasu being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well. #T3#
Sykov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ieyasu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Ieyasu looks to move to half guard but instead Sykov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (7) vs (0) Ieyasu#SUB#
Ieyasu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sykov.
Ieyasu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sykov seems to be working for a kimura but Ieyasu defends the submission attempt.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a triangle but Sykov defends it easily.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sykov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Sykov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sykov controlling the action here.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Sykov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykov wants to pass to mount but Ieyasu is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sykov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Sykov's head to control him but Sykov postures up.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Ieyasu won't allow it. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ieyasu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykov is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Sykov has control of the leg. #T9#
Ieyasu wants to control the action here but instead Sykov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (10) vs (0) Ieyasu
Sykov tries to control but Ieyasu wriggling away.
Ieyasu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Sykov postures up.#SUB#
Sykov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ieyasu prevents Sykov from taking his back.
Ieyasu is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Ieyasu is working to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to escape the mount but Sykov keeps good control and instead manages to take Ieyasu's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (13) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control the hands but Sykov won't let him. #SUB#
Sykov looking to break Ieyasu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ieyasu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sykov is persistently looking for the submission but Ieyasu is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sykov is hanging on to Ieyasu's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Sykov is not going to allow Ieyasu to sit and survive in this position.
Ieyasu is trying to break free.
Ieyasu trying to control the hands but Sykov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sykov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sykov is looking to control Ieyasu but Ieyasu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
#T12#
I really don't envy Ieyasu right now.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Ieyasu defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (13) vs (2) Ieyasu#T13#
Ieyasu advances to half guard.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Ieyasu is very close to passing his half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to control. Sykov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ieyasu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (13) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ieyasu trying to control the position but Sykov is working away. #SUB2#
Ieyasu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sykov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ieyasu but great work by Sykov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (17) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu stops Sykov from passing to mount.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu 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!#SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sykov takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Alexei Sykov 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:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sershurrapal tries for a takedown but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sykov (4) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sershurrapal prevents Sykov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov laying and praying for a moment but Sershurrapal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sykov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sershurrapal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sershurrapal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position. #T2#
Sykov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov controlling from the top position.
Sykov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sykov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sershurrapal as he works his way to full guard.
#T6#
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sershurrapal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sershurrapal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (2) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Sykov working for submissions but it's allowed Sershurrapal to get to half guard.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping busy.
#T8#
Sykov is controlling Sershurrapal's trapped leg to prevent Sershurrapal from advancing to side control.
Sershurrapal is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sershurrapal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sershurrapal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up. #T10#
Sykov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Sykov tries to roll over but Sershurrapal keeps him under control.
Sershurrapal stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sykov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sershurrapal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sershurrapal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sykov is not content to let Sershurrapal control the position.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Sershurrapal works to advance to full mount. Sykov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (4) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Sykov tries to hold on but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal is looking to work his way around to Sykov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sershurrapal has a good base and remains in mount.
Sershurrapal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sykov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (4) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Sykov wants to escape the position.
Sykov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Nice work there by Sykov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (10) Sershurrapal#T14#
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sykov closes the distance and pushes Delisle back into the cage.#TD#
Sykov gets control of Delisle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sykov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delisle trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Delisle controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sykov 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.
Delisle not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sykov gets full guard.
Delisle pushes down on Sykov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Delisle trying to control the pace.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
Sykov is looking to control Delisle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sykov is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it.
Delisle wants to control but Sykov is keeping him busy.
Delisle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sykov has his hands clasped together around Delisle's back. He's all about the action.
Delisle wants to control but Sykov is keeping him busy.
Sykov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sykov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykov holds on and takes a little breather.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Delisle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (3) Delisle#T4##SUB2#
Delisle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykov, who protects the arm well.
Delisle controls the position.
Sykov is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sykov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sykov trying to control here.
#T5#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Sykov is looking to improve his position.
Sykov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Delisle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Sykov wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sykov working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle pushing down on Sykov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sykov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sykov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delisle passes Sykov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (6) Delisle
Sykov is squirming around, avoiding Delisle's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delisle controlling from the full mount.
Sykov tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Delisle trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delisle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delisle wants to control the action but instead Sykov gets a body lock and reverses into Delisle's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (6) Delisle
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (8) Delisle#T11#
Sykov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (8) Delisle
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Delisle is trying to keep Sykov in close.
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sykov controls the pace.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov 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.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Delisle is trying to keep Sykov in close.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving. #T13##SUB#
Sykov 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. #SUB2#
Sykov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delisle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sykov has managed to get both his arms back between Delisle's legs - danger averted.
Delisle is controlling Sykov's posture.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Sykov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delisle trying to hold on to Sykov's head to control him but Sykov postures up.
Sykov prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Sykov wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Delisle manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle wins on points by 8 to 4.
Gauthier Delisle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sykov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Omarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Omarov clinches.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Omarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Omarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omarov up against the cage.
Sykov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sykov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sykov has a couple of punches blocked by Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Omarov looking to stall.
I was talking to Sykov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Omarov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexei Sykov has been cut.
Sykov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykov working aggressively here.
Sykov stalling in the clinch but Omarov improves position. #T1#
Sykov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sykov fails to land.
Sykov tries to score a body lock takedown but Omarov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sykov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omarov up against the cage.
Sykov is pushing Omarov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Sykov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Omarov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sykov to the mat. Sykov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykov trying to control the position.
Sykov 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.
Omarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sykov has wrist control.
Omarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Omarov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sykov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omarov is one step ahead there.
Omarov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Omarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Omarov won't allow Sykov to sweep him here.
Omarov stands and throws Sykov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykov is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Omarov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.
Omarov tries to advance position but instead Sykov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omarov is working away from the top position though.
Omarov wants to pass the guard but Sykov is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykov is not content to let Omarov control the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Omarov tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
Omarov working over Sykov with some ground and pound. Sykov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Omarov has control of the leg.
Omarov winds up and cracks Sykov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Omarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Sykov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Omarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Omarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Omarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Sykov wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy.
Omarov trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykov 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.
Omarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sykov wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sykov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Omarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Sykov's head.
Omarov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sykov taking shots to the head.
Omarov raining down shots from the mount!
Omarov trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov is trying desperately to improve position.
Omarov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Omarov with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Sykov is rocked!
Omarov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sykov! More shots from Omarov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Omarov!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sykov moves out of range as Blackadder strikes.
Blackadder throws a jab when Sykov was well out of range.
Sykov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykov avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
Sykov throws a combination that misses
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackadder manages to avoid it.
Blackadder pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Sykov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sykov is in Blackadder's 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.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov is working Blackadder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sykov pushing down on Blackadder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Sykov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
Sykov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykov 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.
Blackadder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sykov on the ground.
Sykov moves nicely into side control.
Sykov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blackadder pushes Sykov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sykov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Sykov wants to control but Blackadder is keeping him busy.
Sykov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackadder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sykov advances to mount.
Sykov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blackadder's face.
#SUB2#
Sykov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sykov extends the arm and Blackadder is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov 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:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.#TD2#
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sykov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sykov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykov is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Sykov is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykov 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.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykov's head.
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
#T4#
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Sykov's brow. #SUB2#
Sykov has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykov wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is fighting to break Sykov's control of his arms but Sykov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Ryan stands and steps away. Sykov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykov prevents a body shot from Ryan. #T1##TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan distracts Sykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykov working a defensive guard here.
Sykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykov, not yet.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan works over Sykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Sykov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Sykov!#REVB##T2#
Ryan 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.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dax Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Ryan controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Sykov clinches.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov takes a shot to the head.
Sykov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Ryan is working Sykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Sykov blocks nicely.
Sykov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it. #SUB2#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sykov. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Sykov up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sykov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan gets through Sykov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Ryan has picked Sykov up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sykov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ryan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykov.
Sykov closes the distance and clinches up with Marek, looking for a takedown. Sykov pushes Marek against the cage but Marek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Sykov attempts a counter takedown but Marek avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Sykov moves into the clinch.
Sykov jumps guard but Marek stands there with Sykov around his waist. Sykov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marek cracks Sykov with a nice body shot.
Sykov wants to take the fight to the mat but Marek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Sykov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sykov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Marek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB2#
Marek looking for a triangle here. Sykov is fighting it but it looks tight! Marek pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sykov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Sykov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hisashi staying out of range there.#TD2#
Sykov feints and as Hisashi raises his hands in defense, Sykov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sykov throws a strike but Hisashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hisashi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Hisashi defends it easily.
Hisashi wants to stand but Sykov is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hisashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Sykov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Sykov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hisashi's guard.
Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Sykov is having none of it.
Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Sykov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sykov 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.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Hisashi is keeping the position.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving. #T2#
Sykov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hisashi's head.#ES#
Hisashi has his feet on Sykov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov tries to clinch there but Hisashi circles away.
Sykov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Sykov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykov won't allow Hisashi to get back to his feet.
Sykov controlling from the top position.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving. #T3#
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Sykov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykov trying to control but Hisashi is working from the bottom.
Sykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sykov looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely.
Sykov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hisashi throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sykov counters with a shoot takedown. Hisashi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Hisashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sykov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Sykov.
Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Sykov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hisashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hisashi is pushing Sykov's head away, looking to escape. Sykov manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Hisashi'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.
Hisashi 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sykov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hisashi quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hisashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov. #ES#
Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykov is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside. #TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sykov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykov prevents Hisashi from getting back to his feet.
Hisashi has momentary wrist control but Sykov slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Hisashi wants to stand up but Sykov is controlling him.
Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hisashi is keeping the position for now.
Hisashi wants to stand but Sykov is controlling the position. #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.
Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sykov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sykov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hisashi is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard.
Sykov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Hisashi wants to stand back up but Sykov manages to pass into side control.
Hisashi is letting Sykov control him for a moment.
Hisashi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hisashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Sykov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hisashi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Even with his hooks in, Sykov manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sykov throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykov scores with punches and elbows.
Sykov lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov 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#
Hisashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykov.
Sykov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hisashi scores with a punch to the head.
Sykov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hisashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sykov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sykov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Sykov feints the counter takedown.
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykov's hands.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
Sykov has a takedown stuffed.
Sykov blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hisashi there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykov misses with a takedown attempt - Hisashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Hisashi misses with a hook.
Hisashi throws a head kick but Sykov moves out of range.
#CL#
Hisashi closes the distance and clinches.
Sykov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hisashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykov's elbow.
Sykov wants a takedown.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hisashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Hisashi lands an uppercut.
Sykov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykov jumps guard but Hisashi stands there with Sykov around his waist. Sykov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hisashi misses with a knee to the head.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hisashi steps in with a hook that catches Sykov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hisashi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sykov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi!
Akahoshi Hisashi retains his welterweight title!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sykov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sykov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellington wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Sykov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ellington keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Sykov's head but Sykov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sykov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sykov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB#
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Ellington defends easily.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ellington postures up.
Ellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ellington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sykov keeping full guard, as Ellington tries to pass.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ellington from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ellington controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellington throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Sykov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Ellington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellington defends well.#T4##SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellington stopping the sweep attempt from Sykov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ellington lands an overhand right.#CL#
Sykov closes the distance and clinches.
Ellington lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellington misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellington misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Sykov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellington can do to turn this around?
Ellington 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.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ellington is proving a slippery customer.
Ellington wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sykov working for a triangle but Ellington defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellington passes into half guard.
Sykov tries to roll over but Ellington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ellington trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
Sykov wants to control but Ellington is keeping busy.
Sykov gets full guard.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ellington is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Ellington 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. #SUB#
Sykov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ellington has passed into half guard!
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ellington pushes his legs off easily.
Ellington preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellington defends well.
Ellington sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ellington misses with a hook.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Sykov's head but Sykov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sykov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sykov blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sykov pulls Ellington into guard.
#SUB#
Ellington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Sykov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Ellington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Alexei Sykov has been cut.
Ellington missing with a left hand there. Sykov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sykov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellington's guard.
Sykov trying to control but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Ellington keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov pushes down on Ellington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sykov 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.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a guillotine from mount but Ellington is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Sykov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ellington manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexei Sykov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellington keeps working.
Sykov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Ellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellington is looking for a sweep.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Alexei Sykov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sykov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Ellington is not content to let Sykov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov misses with the ground and pound.
Sykov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Sykov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov 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:
MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Sykov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Python but Python pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Python. Those never looked like landing.
Sykov attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
Sykov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Python misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sykov clinches up with Python and pushes him back against the cage.
Sykov jumps guard but Python turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Python has had enough of the clinch but Sykov keeps him there for the moment.
Python is trying to push Sykov away but Sykov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sykov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Python's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sykov pulls guard.
Sykov has Python pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Python got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Python has managed to get both his arms back between Sykov's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Sykov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Python is defending well. Sykov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Python has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sykov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov 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:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sykov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
Sykov slows the pace down in half guard.
Sykov winds up and cracks Rogers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sykov on the ground.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rogers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov 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:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kadurov throws a body punch but Sykov moves out of range.
Sykov with the counter takedown but Kadurov avoids it easily.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadurov lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Kadurov gets caught flat footed, as Sykov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kadurov keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throws an elbow that misses. Kadurov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sykov's guard. Nice move by Kadurov!#REVR#
Kadurov wanted to stand there but Sykov had control of the position.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sykov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Kadurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov working a defensive guard but Kadurov manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Kadurov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sykov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kadurov but great work by Sykov.
Kadurov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sykov.
Kadurov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kadurov controlling the position well.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov moves nicely into side control.
Sykov advances nicely into full mount.
Sykov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kadurov is trying to escape the mount.
Kadurov is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kadurov holds on for dear life.#SUB2#
Sykov working for a submission but Kadurov is keeping him at bay.
Sykov looking to control but Kadurov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sykov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kadurov is on top in guard.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.
Kadurov postures up.
#T4#
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kadurov is aware though and is defending well.
Kadurov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sykov has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kadurov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kadurov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Sykov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sykov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadurov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kadurov is not content to let Sykov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sykov seems to be working for a kimura but Kadurov defends the submission attempt.
Sykov wants to control but Kadurov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sykov trying to control from Kadurov's half guard. Kadurov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kadurov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Kadurov keeps moving.
Kadurov wants to sweep here but Sykov controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kadurov is trying to control the position but Sykov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kadurov as he avoids it easily.
Kadurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykov sprawls and moves away.
Kadurov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadurov.
Kadurov missing with a left hand there. Sykov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Sykov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kadurov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kadurov manages to get to full guard.
Sykov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sykov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Kadurov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Sykov has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to sweep but instead, Kadurov has passed into half guard.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Kadurov is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Kadurov seems content to control.
Kadurov prevents Sykov from improving his position.
Sykov trying to control but Kadurov postures up.
#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.
Alexei Sykov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sykov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov is positioning himself well to prevent Kadurov advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadurov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykov defending well though. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Sykov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kadurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Kadurov.
Sykov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykov dives in and grabs Kadurov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kadurov pushes down on Sykov's head and hops out.
Rustam Kadurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to move into range but Kadurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykov fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sykov's guard.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sykov has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kadurov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov controls Kadurov momentarily but Kadurov frees himself.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sykov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadurov escapes and throws Sykov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kadurov working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kadurov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sykov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.
Alexei Sykov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kadurov trying to control the position but Sykov is working away. #SUB#
Kadurov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Sykov tries to bench press Kadurov off him but Kadurov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sykov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kadurov, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kadurov shoots in and gets a takedown into Sykov's guard.
Kadurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykov is keeping the position for now.
Kadurov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Rustam Kadurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sykov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov 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:
WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Douglas clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Sykov is working for takedown but Douglas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sykov managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Sykov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douglas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Sykov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sykov drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Sykov is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.#T1#
Douglas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sykov's guard.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Douglas defends easily.
#SUB#
Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douglas is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Douglas is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douglas wants to stand but Sykov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Douglas pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Sykov is trying to keep Douglas in close.
#SUB#
Sykov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Douglas frees his head nicely. Oh but Sykov has switched to an armbar! Douglas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alexei Sykov!
A less than humble Alexei Sykov 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:
WFC 7: Faraon vs Chaize
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykov.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Sykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sykov controlling from side mount.
The ground and pound from Sykov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sykov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Sykov. #SUB#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sykov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott wants to get back to full guard but Sykov has mounted him!#SUB#
Sykov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Scott turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sykov off and cradles Scott's limp body as Sykov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexei Sykov!
In his post fight interview, Alexei Sykov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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