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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Provodnikov tries to keep at a distance but Shart has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Shart decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Provodnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Provodnikov controls the pace.
It looks like Provodnikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Provodnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
Provodnikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shart looking to control.
Shart pulls Provodnikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Provodnikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Provodnikov trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Provodnikov preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Provodnikov wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB#
Shart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Provodnikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Provodnikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Provodnikov postures up.
#SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Provodnikov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Provodnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Provodnikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shart controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Provodnikov is proving a slippery customer.
Provodnikov wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart 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.
Provodnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Provodnikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (3) Provodnikov
Provodnikov working away.
Provodnikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Provodnikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Provodnikov wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Provodnikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Provodnikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Shart is looking to regain half guard here but Provodnikov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Provodnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Provodnikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (3) Provodnikov
Shart has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Provodnikov won't enjoy being in this position. Shart looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Provodnikov is tapping - it's over boys! Shart picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rumsfeld Shart waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Provodnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cross as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Provodnikov to the ground. Cross is now in Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cross (2) vs (0) Provodnikov
Provodnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cross 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. #SUB2#
Provodnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Provodnikov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cross is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Provodnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Provodnikov's legs - danger averted.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Provodnikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cross 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.
Provodnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Provodnikov controlling the position.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Provodnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Provodnikov.#T3#
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cross passes Provodnikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Provodnikov defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Cross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Cross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Provodnikov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provodnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross controlling the pace.
Cross passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (5) vs (0) Provodnikov#T5#
Cross controlling the pace for now.
Provodnikov tries to reverse the position but Cross maintains control.
Provodnikov stops Cross from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cross looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Provodnikov tries to lock up and control but Cross gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cross mounts Provodnikov! Really nice guard pass there!
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross wants to take Provodnikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Cross looking to control but Provodnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Provodnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away. #T8#
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Provodnikov wants to control but Cross is having none of it.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Provodnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Provodnikov wants to control but Cross is having none of it.#SUB#
Cross swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Provodnikov is now in Cross's guard. A big mistake from Cross there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (5) vs (2) Provodnikov#T9#
Provodnikov wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cross holds on and takes a little breather.
Provodnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cross pulls Provodnikov in to control the position. #T10#
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Provodnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Provodnikov controlling from the top position.
Cross is pulling down on Provodnikov's head to control his posture.
Provodnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross continues to stall.#T11#
Provodnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross seems keen to control Provodnikov's posture.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (7) vs (2) Provodnikov#T12#
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Provodnikov is retaining full guard.
Cross 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. #T13##T14#
Cross is pushing down on Provodnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Provodnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Provodnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Cross seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Simon Cross 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:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Provodnikov (0) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver wants to control from the top but Provodnikov keeps moving.
Provodnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Provodnikov tries to get out of the position.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Provodnikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver controlling from mount.
Provodnikov is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provodnikov wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Provodnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Provodnikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Shaver with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shaver moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Provodnikov (0) vs (8) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver tightening his grip on Provodnikov, looking for the choke.
Well, with Shaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Provodnikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Provodnikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Provodnikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Provodnikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Provodnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Provodnikov fending off the submission attempt from Shaver.
Shaver avoiding Provodnikov 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver trying to control.#SUB2#
Shaver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Provodnikov tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Shaver wants to control but Provodnikov is keeping busy.
Provodnikov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Shaver's hands.#SUB2#
Provodnikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Provodnikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Provodnikov is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Provodnikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaver.
Provodnikov biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for the choke but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a choke. Provodnikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Provodnikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (8) Shaver
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
Provodnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Provodnikov looking to pass the guard.
Shaver has his hands on Provodnikov's head, controlling the position.
Provodnikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (10) Shaver
Provodnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Shaver is pushing down on Provodnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Provodnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provodnikov keeps working.
Shaver not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Shaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provodnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shaver uses his free foot to push down on Provodnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Provodnikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (13) Shaver
Provodnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Provodnikov gets back to half guard.
Shaver works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (16) Shaver
Provodnikov tries to buck Shaver off but Shaver is having none of it.
Provodnikov is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Provodnikov prevents Shaver from improving position. #T9##SUB2#
Shaver is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Provodnikov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shaver gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Provodnikov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shaver lets go of the hold and Provodnikov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beaver Shaver! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu dives in and scores a takedown into Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Provodnikov
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.
Provodnikov keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Provodnikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hlervu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Provodnikov is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up. #T1#
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Provodnikov is retaining full guard.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hlervu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Provodnikov's guard.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hlervu is thwarting Provodnikov's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Provodnikov wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Provodnikov wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Provodnikov is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Provodnikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Provodnikov defends it well.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Provodnikov defending well.
Provodnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Provodnikov trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Provodnikov wants to control the action here but instead Hlervu manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Provodnikov
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Hlervu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Provodnikov wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Provodnikov is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Provodnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hlervu controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hlervu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Provodnikov is surviving well by controlling Hlervu's body position as best he can. #T8#
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Provodnikov reaches up to try and pull Hlervu in and control his posture, but Hlervu latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Provodnikov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Provodnikov.
Benko throws out a loose jab but Provodnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provodnikov with the counter takedown but Benko avoids it easily.#CL2#
Provodnikov clinches.
Benko controlling the action here for a moment.
Benko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benko tries to work over Provodnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Benko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Provodnikov is trying to keep an underhook but Benko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Provodnikov controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provodnikov trying to control but Benko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko lands with a punch from half guard.
Provodnikov gets full guard.#T1#
Provodnikov wants to sweep here but Benko controlling him for the moment.
Benko being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provodnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Provodnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benko is one step ahead there.
Benko stands up over Provodnikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Provodnikov controlling the position.
Benko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Provodnikov is looking to stand up but Benko isn't so interested in that idea.
Provodnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Provodnikov, not yet.
Benko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benko postures up in Provodnikov's guard and throws a big left but Provodnikov blocks it.
Benko trying to control the position from guard on top but Provodnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benko just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Provodnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Benko, which made it look bad.
Primoz Benko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Provodnikov darts in and clinches Benko up against the cage.
Provodnikov misses with the head strike.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benko throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benko controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benko lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Provodnikov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Provodnikov to the mat. Provodnikov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benko won't allow Provodnikov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Benko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Provodnikov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4##SUB2#
Provodnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benko working some strikes from top position.
Provodnikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Provodnikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benko throws out a loose jab but Provodnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provodnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benko throws a shot to the body.
Benko throws a lazy right hand but Provodnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Provodnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Benko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Benko.
Provodnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Provodnikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Provodnikov prevents a body shot from Benko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Provodnikov tries to circle away but Benko has him pinned against the cage.
Benko is pushing Provodnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Provodnikov wants to break free but Benko has control.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Provodnikov is trying to pull guard but Benko has him pressed against the cage.
Provodnikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benko walks away with a smile on his face. Provodnikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Primoz Benko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Provodnikov.
Benko scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Benko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Provodnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Benko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benko stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Provodnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Benko gets an underhook and turns Provodnikov into the cage.
Provodnikov being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benko.
Benko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Benko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Provodnikov's efforts to push away.
Benko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Provodnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benko throws a head punch that misses.
Provodnikov jumps guard but Benko stands there with Provodnikov around his waist. Provodnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Provodnikov.
Benko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land.
Benko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benko goes for a takedown attempt but Provodnikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Provodnikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Benko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Provodnikov can do to turn this around?
Provodnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benko.#TD2#
Provodnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benko is trying to defend but Provodnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Benko is looking for a sweep. Provodnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provodnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benko taking some punishment here, with Provodnikov in his half guard.
Benko wants to control but Provodnikov is keeping busy.
Benko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Provodnikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Provodnikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benko moves into full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Provodnikov won't allow Benko to sweep him here.
Provodnikov is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Benko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Provodnikov on the ground.
Benko working a defensive guard but Provodnikov passes into half guard.
Benko trying to control but Provodnikov postures up.
Provodnikov controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benko is looking for a sweep. Provodnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Provodnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Primoz Benko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Benko wants the takedown. Provodnikov is fighting it off but Benko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Provodnikov's guard against the cage.
Provodnikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Provodnikov clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benko tries a body shot but Provodnikov blocks it.
Provodnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Benko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Provodnikov wants to stall.
Benko stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Benko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benko has Provodnikov pushed against the cage.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Benko tightens his grip and picks Provodnikov up, before dumping him to the ground. Provodnikov manages to land in guard.
Provodnikov pushes Benko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Provodnikov clinches with his opponent.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but Benko won't allow it.
Benko taking a breather.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Provodnikov.
Provodnikov tries for a takedown but Benko manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provodnikov is looking for a takedown.
Primoz Benko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Provodnikov.
Benko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Provodnikov's elbow.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Provodnikov.
Benko tries a body shot but Provodnikov blocks it.
Benko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Provodnikov blocks a body shot from Benko.
Benko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benko throws a punch but it's blocked by Provodnikov.
Provodnikov looking to stall.
Benko lands a left hand.
Provodnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benko stalling.
#T3#
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Provodnikov.
Benko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but Benko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Provodnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Provodnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Benko won't allow it.
Provodnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Provodnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko struggles to land a body shot inside as Provodnikov controls his hands.
Benko stalling the fight.
Benko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Provodnikov's elbow.
Provodnikov is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Benko is struggling to control the position.
Benko tries to throw a body punch but Provodnikov avoids it by throwing Benko back against the cage.
Provodnikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benko is pushing Provodnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Primoz Benko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benko has Provodnikov pressed against the cage.
Benko misses with some punches.
Dmitry Provodnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Provodnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Provodnikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Primoz Benko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benko, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primoz Benko!
After winning the bout, Primoz Benko 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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