PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Sumovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wells
vs
Sumovan

190 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terry Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Egor Sumovan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells closes the distance and clinches up with Sumovan, looking for a takedown. Wells pushes Sumovan against the cage but Sumovan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wells.
Sumovan throws a series of punches but Wells avoids them all with ease.

Sumovan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sumovan scores with punches from side control.
Wells wants to control but Sumovan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumovan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

It looks like Terry Wells has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Sumovan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wells manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sumovan's best efforts.
Sumovan is taking a breather. Wells says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Sumovan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wells is just riding it out for now. Sumovan eventually gives up the hold.

Sumovan is working for a kimura but Wells is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumovan stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sumovan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wells with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sumovan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wells is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumovan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wells trying to control here.
Wells is controlling Sumovan's trapped leg to prevent Sumovan from advancing to side control.
Sumovan is looking to take a break and control but Wells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wells manages to get to full guard.

Wells looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wells keeping moving, preventing Sumovan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to stand but Sumovan is controlling the position.
Sumovan lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wells is on top in guard.
Sumovan wants to stand but Wells is controlling the position.
Sumovan controlling the position.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sumovan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumovan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wells stopping the sweep attempt from Sumovan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wells shoots for a takedown but Sumovan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wells misses with a takedown attempt
and Sumovan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sumovan clinches.
Wells tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sumovan smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wells showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sumovan.
Wells tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sumovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Sumovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Wells's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Wells looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sumovan as he jumps to the side.

Sumovan gets a takedown into half guard.
Wells looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sumovan working over Wells with some ground and pound. Wells looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Wells is rocked!
Wells trying to control from the bottom.
Wells makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wells.
Sumovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sumovan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sumovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sumovan is one step ahead there.

Egor Sumovan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Sumovan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wells was covering up waiting for the punch and Sumovan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sumovan tries to stand but Wells is controlling from the bottom.

Sumovan stands and steps away. Wells gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Sumovan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wells!
Wells is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Sumovan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sumovan wants to control but Wells is keeping him busy.
Sumovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wells. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wells pushes Sumovan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sumovan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumovan working the ground and pound.
Sumovan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Sumovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wells is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Sumovan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wells manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sumovan controlling the position for now.
Sumovan is trying to maintain the position but Wells is very close to passing his half guard.
Sumovan is refusing to be controlled, as Wells sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wells wants to work for an arm triangle but Sumovan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sumovan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wells missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sumovan is looking to escape.

Sumovan pushes Wells off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Sumovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Wells's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Wells.
Wells fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sumovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wells is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sumovan is defending well.
Wells tries to pull guard but Sumovan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumovan scores with a hook to the body.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Sumovan has him pressed against the cage.

Sumovan pulls guard.
Egor Sumovan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sumovan pulls Wells in to control the position.
Wells looking to pass the guard.
Sumovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wells is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells wants to stand and escape but instead Sumovan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sumovan distracts Wells with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sumovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sumovan wants to pass the guard but Wells is keeping the position.
Sumovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sumovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to stand up but Sumovan is controlling him.
Sumovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Wells has wrist control.

Sumovan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sumovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wells swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wells avoids the head kick by Sumovan.
Sumovan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wells stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sumovan throws a head kick but Wells moves out of range.
Sumovan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumovan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sumovan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sumovan looking to score a takedown here. Wells is defending well but Sumovan drives through and ends up in Wells's guard.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumovan wants to control from the top but Wells keeps moving.
Wells can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sumovan controls the pace.
Wells working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sumovan tries to clinch up.
Sumovan stalks Wells and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wells's face. Wells staggers backwards, shaken.
Wells throws a head kick that misses.

Sumovan forces Wells back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wells.
Sumovan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sumovan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sumovan manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sumovan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wells sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wells is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumovan trying to control the position but Wells is working away.

Sumovan decides to stand back up. Sumovan steps back and let's Wells get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Terry Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egor Sumovan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wells misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Sumovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sumovan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Sumovan!
A very excited looking Egor Sumovan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.