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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
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 4 wins and 15 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Corona gets caught flat footed, as Sova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Sova
Corona can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Sova not doing much here.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sova is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sova slows the pace down in half guard.
Corona wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova 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.
Corona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (2) Sova
Sova moves into full guard.
Sova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corona content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Sova pulls Corona in close to prevent any damage.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona stands and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova has one of Corona's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sova's legs.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Corona keeps moving and retains side control.
Sova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Sova regains half guard.
Sova tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corona's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (5) vs (6) Sova
Corona is trying to break free.
Sova is not going to allow Corona to sit and survive in this position.
Sova wants to control but Corona manages to buck him off and is now in Sova's guard! Nice work there by Corona! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (7) vs (6) Sova
Corona won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova pulls Corona in to control the position. #T4#
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova is pulling down on Corona's head to control his posture.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corona is one step ahead there.
Sova has control of Corona's left arm, preventing Corona from doing any damage.
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #T5#
Corona is really struggling to control Sova but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sova is trying to keep Corona in close.
#SUB2#
Sova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Corona won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corona wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corona won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona looking to pass the guard.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #T7#
Sova is trying to keep Corona in close.
Corona advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (10) vs (6) Sova
Corona wants to control but Sova is keeping him busy.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Corona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Sova prevents Corona from moving into mount.
Sova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Corona off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (10) vs (10) Sova
Corona trying to control the hands but Sova won't let him.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Point Blanc, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sova controlling the positon.
Corona trying to control the position but Sova manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Sova tries to keep control of the position but Corona is staying busy.
Sova wants to control the position but Corona frees himself and scrambles - Sova manages to regain control in side control.
Sova controlling from side mount.
Corona is looking for a sweep.
Sova working away.
Corona tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it.
Sova trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Sova staying calm.#T10#
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working.
Corona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corona is trying to escape the position but Sova is controlling the position.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corona is trying to control Sova's posture but Sova avoids it. #T11#
Sova trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Sova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sova prevents Corona from improving his position.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Corona tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Well,Corona is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Corona trying to control here.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova controlling the action here. #T13#
Corona is trying to control but can't.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Sova 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Corona gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Corona takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Juan Corona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
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 18 wins and 19 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova forces Takeshi back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Takeshi pulls guard effortlessly.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Takeshi controlling the position.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Takeshi has control of Sova's left arm, preventing Sova from doing any damage.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sova puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Sova is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position.
Sova is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
#T4#
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Takeshi controlling the position.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takeshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Well, if Takeshi 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.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Sova is looking to sweep but instead, Takeshi has passed into half guard.
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Sova#T8#
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Sova is trying desperately to improve position.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Takeshi stalling.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Sova trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
#T9#
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Sova is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Takeshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Sova wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
#T10#
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi stalling.
Sova tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takeshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Takeshi wants to pass to mount but Sova is defending the position.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #T11#
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sova keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi managing to control the position. #T13#
Takeshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T14#
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet. #SUB#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Takeshi's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Sova
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova forces Belmiro back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sova jumps guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet. #T1#
Sova keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there.
Belmiro passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sova is refusing to be controlled, as Belmiro sits in half guard.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Belmiro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (3) Belmiro
Belmiro prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Sova tries to hold on but Belmiro pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sova is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Belmiro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belmiro trying to control but Sova is having none of it.
Sova is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (3) Belmiro
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.#T4#
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Sova is proving a slippery customer.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Belmiro
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro is fighting to break Sova's control of his arms but Sova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Belmiro trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova is trying to control the position but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova controlling Belmiro's posture.
Sova'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.
Sova 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.#T6#
Belmiro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sova sees it coming and defends easily.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working.
Sova manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova looking to control.
Belmiro advances to half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Sova defends the submission attempt.
Sova trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sova wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Belmiro.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Belmiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Sova manages to get to full guard.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #SUB2#
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Belmiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Sova controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Sova is pulling down on Belmiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Belmiro, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belmiro defends it easily.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T11#
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (5) Belmiro
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sova stays in close to Belmiro's body and controls the position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there. #T13#
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova preventing the sweep. #T14#
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova clinches.
Sova wants a takedown.
Sova gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sova is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Sova manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Reed
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.
Sova pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Sova stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Reed
Sova taking a break here but Reed is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sova seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Sova wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control here.
Sova is taking a breather. Reed 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.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sova is taking a breather. Reed 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.
Reed wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Sova has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reed defend it? Sova steps over the head and cranks it - Reed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
A victorious Pavel Sova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 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 6 wins and 17 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San 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.
San goes for a takedown attempt but Sova pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
San has managed to clinch.
#TD#
San drags the fight down to the ground.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova won't allow San to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
San keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sova wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from San.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Sova preventing the sweep.
San can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sova wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
San is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova not doing much here.
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Sova is taking a breather. San says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Sova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so San is just riding it out for now. Sova eventually gives up the hold.
San is looking to improve his position.
Sova works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Sova
San bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (3) Sova
San is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but San has managed to sneak the leg through.
San trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it. #T5#
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working.
Sova is in trouble now - San has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (5) vs (3) Sova
San wants to take Sova's back but he can't do it this time.
Sova tries to reverse the position but San maintains control.
Sova is squirming around, avoiding San's attempts to control the action.
Sova has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: San (8) vs (3) Sova
Sova breaks San's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (8) vs (5) Sova
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (10) vs (5) Sova
San looking to pass the guard.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San postures up.
San looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
San 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.
San controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (10) vs (7) Sova
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova 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.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from San.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: San (10) vs (10) Sova
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #SUB2#
Sova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Sova controlling the position.
Sova wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
San wants to control but Sova postures up.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.#T10#
San is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San is not content to let Sova control the position.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sova working away.#SUB2#
Sova goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, San has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sova but great work by San. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (14) vs (10) Sova
San wants to control but Sova is keeping him busy. #T11#
Sova is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
San trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well. #SUB#
San looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T12##SUB#
San seems to be looking for submissions.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (17) vs (10) Sova
Sova is squirming around, avoiding San's attempts to control the action.
Sova tries to lock up and control but San gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
San jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sova manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sova is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
San is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sova gets full guard.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova pulls San in close to his closed guard and prevents San from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
San takes the fight on points by 17 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 372 Hlervu vs Clubber
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sova takes the fight into the clinch.
Sova fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Nutz is trying to trip Sova. He has hold of a leg but Sova is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nutz persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Sova
Nutz won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova has Nutz pulled in close to control his posture.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova pulls Nutz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova looking to control.
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (0) Sova
Sova wants to control but Nutz postures up.
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sova's legs.
Nutz working away.
Sova tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nutz wants to control but Sova is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sova is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Nutz slows the pace down.
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sova can't do much from the bottom here.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working.
Sova is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sova is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz wants to control but Sova is keeping him busy.
Sova is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nutz 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.
Nutz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sova for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Nutz 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.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sova holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nutz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz pulls Sova in to control the position.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (7) vs (2) Sova#SUB2#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nutz defends well.
Sova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nutz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (10) vs (2) Sova
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Sova keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nutz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nutz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (10) vs (6) Sova
Sova has the hooks in. Nutz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sova doesn't have the hooks in and Nutz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (12) vs (6) Sova
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Sova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (12) vs (8) Sova#T7#
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Sova being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Nutz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T8#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Sova won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Nutz has Sova pulled in close to control his posture.
Nutz'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.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nutz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Sova wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz has control of Sova's left arm, preventing Sova from doing any damage.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Sova is proving a slippery customer.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova won't allow Nutz to sweep him here. #T11#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova advances to half guard.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sova is working away from the top position though.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Nutz is working away.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Nutz has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position.
Sova postures up.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Nutz seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (14) vs (8) Sova
Nutz wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Nutz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #T14#
Sova being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova wants to hit a sweep here but Nutz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sova there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (17) vs (8) Sova
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sova is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Justa Nutz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova has closed the distance and engaged Flenderson in a clinch.
#TD#
Sova gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sova is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova slows the pace down in half guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is defending well.
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Flenderson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard. #SUB#
Flenderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Flenderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Flenderson is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Sova in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Flenderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
Pavel Sova thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 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 34 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sova gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Elvul (0) vs (4) Sova
Sova taking a break here but Elvul is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sova stalling.
Let's hope that Sova 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.
Elvul's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Elvul is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova is looking to advance position but Elvul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (4) vs (4) Sova#T1#
Sova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sova wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Sova is controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul postures up.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (6) Sova
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova postures up.
#T3#
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
Sova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (4) vs (9) Sova
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Elvul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elvul seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.#T4#
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elvul keeps working.
Elvul is trying to improve his position.
Sova is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Elvul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Elvul tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it.
Sova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Sova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elvul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Elvul is trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well.
Elvul is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elvul is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova is keen to just control but Elvul is a slippery customer.#T6#
Sova stalling away here and it's allowed Elvul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Sova has gone for a leg lock! Elvul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (9) Sova
Sova pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Sova is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elvul preventing the sweep. #T7#
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova is trying to hold Elvul in close to prevent damage but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Elvul 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.
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sova for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Elvul wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (9) vs (9) Sova
Sova struggling a bit here.#T9#
Elvul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sova will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working.
Sova is looking to reverse the position.
Sova is still trying to improve position.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Sova's face as Elvul controls the position.
Sova wants to control but Elvul postures up.
Sova is looking to reverse the position.
Sova looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (11) vs (9) Sova
Sova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova trying to control but Elvul postures up.
#T11#
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sova is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
Sova trying to get back to full guard but Elvul takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (14) vs (9) Sova
Sova is trying desperately to improve position.
Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Sova wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Elvul isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Sova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elvul content just to control the position here.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elvul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sova looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Elvul tries to control but Sova wriggling away.
Elvul controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Elvul wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sova is working to get back to half guard.
Sova tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A victorious Dreynos Elvul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sova has a takedown stuffed.
Itinya shoots in for a double leg but Sova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sova moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Itinya gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sova regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Itinya
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova has control of Itinya's left arm, preventing Itinya from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya advances to half guard. #T1#
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itinya works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Itinya
Sova tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sova is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Sova gets back to half guard.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
Sova trying to control here.
#T3#
Sova gets full guard.
Sova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sova is really struggling to control Itinya but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Itinya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova looking to control.
#T4#
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Itinya
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Itinya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (7) Itinya#T7#
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya stalling.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya is keen to just control but Sova is a slippery customer.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Itinya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (10) Itinya#T8#
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova is trying to keep Itinya in close.
#SUB#
Sova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Itinya passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya takes a little break here. Sova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is letting Itinya control him for a moment.
Sova struggling a bit here.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
#T12#
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Itinya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Itinya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (6) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya turns into Sova and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (6) vs (15) Itinya
Itinya advances to half guard.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to hold on to Itinya's head to control him but Itinya postures up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it. #T14#
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya is controlling the pace.
Sova wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Stix Itinya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siregar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Sova closes the distance and clinches.
Sova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Siregar after a bit of a struggle.
Sova can't get the takedown.
Sova wants to take the fight to the mat but Siregar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siregar is trying to drag Sova to the mat but Sova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Siregar after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Sova drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova is pulling down on Siregar's head to control his posture.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Sova trying to control the position here.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siregar is aware though and is defending well.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Siregar passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar trying to control from Sova's half guard. Sova has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Sova wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Siregar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (3) Siregar
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siregar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working. #SUB2#
Siregar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Sova is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sova tries to buck Siregar off but Siregar is having none of it.#SUB2#
Siregar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sova struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Siregar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siregar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Sova is not content to let Siregar control the position.
Sova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Sova pulls Siregar in close to prevent any damage.
Siregar looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Siregar content to stall in guard here.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Sova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (3) Siregar
Sova passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (3) Siregar
Siregar seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.
Siregar struggling a bit here.
Siregar is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Sova trying to control the position but Siregar is working away.
Siregar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova wants to control but Siregar is keeping him busy.
Siregar tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Siregar is letting Sova control him for a moment. #SUB#
Sova is trying to get an arm triangle but Siregar is defending well.
Siregar is not content to let Sova control the position. #SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siregar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Siregar tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position. #T7#
Siregar is trying to escape the position but Sova is controlling the position.
Siregar is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar is not content to let Sova control the position.
Siregar struggling a bit here.
Siregar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sova's best efforts.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Siregar defending well.
Siregar trying to control here.
Siregar gets full guard.#T8#
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siregar keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Siregar can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Siregar is not content to let Sova control the position.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova wants to control but Siregar is keeping him busy.
Siregar tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siregar tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Sova from advancing to side control.#T10#
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siregar wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Siregar is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siregar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Siregar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siregar is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siregar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Siregar actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Sova is controlling the pace.
Sova wants to control but Siregar is keeping him busy.
Siregar is trying is best to control the position here.
Siregar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Siregar is working away.
Siregar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sova is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Siregar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova wants to control but Siregar is keeping him busy.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Siregar defends it.
Sova is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
Siregar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Siregar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sova is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
Siregar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sova forces his way into half guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
Siregar is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova trying to pass the guard but Siregar defending well.
Siregar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
A victorious Pavel Sova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sadrano can't get the takedown.
Sadrano can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Sova wants the takedown. Sadrano is fighting it off but Sova persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sadrano's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.
Sadrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Sova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova trying to control the position.
Sadrano content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Sova controls Sadrano momentarily but Sadrano frees himself.
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sadrano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sadrano stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadrano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sadrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Sadrano's legs - danger averted.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova forces his way into half guard.
Sova prevents Sadrano from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sova in particular looking to stall.
Sadrano trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Sadrano 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.#T3#
Sova trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sova stands and throws Sadrano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadrano avoid being mounted?
Sova not doing much here.
Sadrano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova won't allow Sadrano to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sadrano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sova has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (10) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadrano is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova controlling the position.
Sova wants to control for a moment but Sadrano uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5##SUB#
Sova is working for a submission of some sort.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working.
Sadrano wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadrano is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadrano, not yet.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadrano's guard.
Sova passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sadrano! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (13) vs (2) Sadrano
Sova is looking to work his way around to Sadrano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sova tries to control but Sadrano wriggling away.
Sadrano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sadrano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sadrano gets back to full guard.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sadrano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.
Sova trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadrano can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sadrano gets full guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (16) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sadrano is trying to control Sova's posture but Sova avoids it.
Sadrano is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sadrano is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T10#
Sadrano tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadrano is being controlled here.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Sova slows the pace down.
Sadrano tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Sova taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sadrano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadrano is trying to improve his position.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadrano is letting Sova control him for a moment.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #T13#
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Sova trying to control the position but Sadrano is working away.
Sadrano tries to improve position but can't.
Sadrano can't do much from the bottom here.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano is trying to improve his position.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sova tries for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep.
Sova slows the pace down.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadrano sneaks back into half guard.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Sova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dresner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sova to the ground. Dresner is now in Sova's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Sova
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Sova looking to control.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sova's guard.
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Sova
Sova is riding his opponent, not letting Dresner buck him off.
Dresner is in bad spot here.
Dresner prevents Sova from getting a body triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is trying to stick to Dresner's back but Dresner is turning into Sova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dresner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Sova
Dresner trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova 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.
Dresner trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (6) Sova
Dresner 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.
Sova stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Dresner is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (6) vs (6) Sova
Sova has Dresner pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Dresner won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Dresner passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sova defends it well. #SUB2#
Sova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well. #T4##SUB#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sova sees it coming and defends easily.
Sova gets back to full guard.
Dresner passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (9) vs (6) Sova#SUB#
Dresner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Dresner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sova to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sova shrugs it off. #SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sova has worked his arm free - good work by Sova!
Sova prevents Dresner from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (11) vs (6) Sova
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Dresner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sova has worked his arm free - good work by Sova!
#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Dresner trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova stops Dresner from passing to mount.
Sova is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Sova is defending well.
Sova can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sova rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dresner's guard! Nice work there by Sova! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (11) vs (8) Sova
Sova content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (8) Sova
Sova keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Sova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (10) Sova
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Let's hope that Sova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
It looks like Sova 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.
Sova wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (15) vs (10) Sova
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (15) vs (12) Sova
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (17) vs (12) Sova#T12#
Sova trying to control the position.
Sova wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Sova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dresner has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (20) vs (12) Sova
Sova can't do much from the bottom here.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Dresner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sova! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (22) vs (12) Sova
Dresner wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Dresner prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Sova tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Dresner isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.#SUB#
Dresner has control of Sova's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sova regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner looking to control but Sova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Sova is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Sova frees his head quite easily.
Dresner looking to control but Sova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sova manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sova stops Dresner from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
Christian Dresner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sova moves into range and clinches up with Gaul.
Sova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gaul is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sova can't fight it off and eventually Gaul manages to take the fight to the floor. Sova looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Gaul
Sova controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Gaul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gaul is controlling Sova's posture.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Sova preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Gaul has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Gaul is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Sova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova stands and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (2) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova just content to control the position.
Gaul is trying to control Sova's posture but Sova avoids it.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova controlling from side mount.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Gaul is not content to let Sova control the position.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Sova trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul regains half guard.
Sova is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Gaul is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Sova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (8) vs (2) Gaul
Sova content just to control the position here.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Sova.
Sova fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Sova isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Sova fails to advance to Gaul's back.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Sova wants to take Gaul's back here but Gaul is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sova avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Sova tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #SUB#
Sova wants to finish this one by submission but Gaul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sova. #T10#
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (8) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul pushes down on Sova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Sova trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Sova is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sova avoid being mounted?
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it.
Sova wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Sova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
Sova is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (8) vs (7) Gaul
Sova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Gaul trying to control but Sova is having none of it.
Sova is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul controlling the position easily from mount.
Gaul prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Gaul wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gaul takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sova (8) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul is hanging on to Sova's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gaul controlling the positon.
Gaul tries to get the hooks in deep but Sova pushed the leg off.
Sova wants to escape the position.
Gaul gets his hands free as Sova looks to control. #SUB2#
Gaul is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sova defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova tries to clinch up.
Solo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Sova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Sova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo is fighting to break Sova's control of his arms but Sova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo postures up.
#T1#
Sova wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Sova 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.
Sova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Sova
Solo keeping hold of Sova's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sova postures up.
#T4#
Sova passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Solo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova is trying to control. Solo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solo defends it well.
Sova trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sova.
Sova wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it. #T6#
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova controlling the pace.
Solo trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.#T7#
Sova wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Sova trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Sova is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Sova
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova is trying to keep Solo in close.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Sova 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.
Sova wants to control the position but Solo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Sova looking to control.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Sova
Solo keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova is pushing down on Solo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.#T12#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sova wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo seems keen to control Sova's posture.#T13#
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is looking to pass into half guard but Solo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Solo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (4) Sova
Solo stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Sova is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Sova pulls Solo in to control the position.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (9) vs (4) Sova
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Sova struggling a bit here.
Sova tries to bench press Solo off him but Solo keeps the position.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova wants to control but Solo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova prevents Solo from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Hand Solo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Sova shakes him off and moves away.
Sova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sova tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sova.#CL2#
Chai gets a clinch. #TD#
Sova has picked Chai up - he's going for a ride! Sova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Chai
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.#SUB#
Sova is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Chai#T1#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Sova controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Sova controlling the position.
Sova looking to control.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sova's guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Sova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sova's coaches at Brloh have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Sova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sova. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Chai
Sova is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Chai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sova manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sova is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Chai trying to control the position but Sova is working away.
Sova manages to get back to half guard.
Sova wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Sova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sova.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (5) Chai
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (7) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sova there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (4) vs (10) Chai
Chai moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sova (4) vs (13) Chai
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Sova pushed the leg off. #T6##SUB2#
Chai has his arm under Sova's chin here. Game over son! Chai squeezes tightly and Sova is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CC Chai!
An out of breath CC Chai 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 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 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 8 wins and 13 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Sova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Sova
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
River is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sova content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sova is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.
Sova wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T2#
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sova is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova is taking a breather. River 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.
River is trying to control but can't.
River tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Sova eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Sova is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sova pulls his head out easily.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Sova 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.
River wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
River tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sova.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but River defends it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Sova is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control River haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Sova eventually gives up the hold.
Sova is looking to stall here but River recovers full guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
#T7#
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.
River keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (2) Sova#SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sova controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T9#
River looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sova holds on and takes a little breather.
Sova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (4) Sova
Sova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (2) vs (7) Sova
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (7) Sova
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of River's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take River's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Sova#SUB2#
Sova working for a choke but River is defending well.
River is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sova looking for the choke but no joy.
River staying busy and making it hard for Sova to control.
I really don't envy River right now.
River is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
River tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back.
Sova controlling from the back.
River trying to control the hands but Sova breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sova tightening his grip on River, looking for the choke.
Sova tries to get the hooks in deep but River pushed the leg off.
River trying to control the position but Sova manages to sink in the hooks.
River is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on River's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
I would not like to be River right now.
River can't escape the position.
River wants to control his opponent's hands but Sova gets his hands free.
Well, with Sova on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before River is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
River tries to escape the position.
River looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sova.
Sova slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
River is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sova gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13##SUB2#
Sova has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sova tries to keep control of the position but River is staying busy.
Sova is trying to control but River is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
River can't escape the position.
River gets back to half guard.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sova pulls his head out easily.
Sova controlling the action here.
River is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (4) vs (14) Sova#T14#
Sova looking to control and managing it successfully.
River is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
River tries to lock up and control but Sova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova tries to control but River wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 14 to 4.
Pavel Sova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 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 29 wins and 15 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Berendas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sova did well to prevent Berendas getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova controlling the position for now.
Sova tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Sova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sova controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova has Berendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Sova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Sova
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Berendas 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.
Sova trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berendas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sova escapes and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (2) vs (5) Sova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova controlling the pace. #T5#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Sova is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova prevents Berendas from improving his position.#T7#
Sova trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Sova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (2) vs (8) Sova#SUB2#
Sova swings around for an armbar but Berendas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (8) Sova
Sova wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Sova manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Sova looking to control.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas is trying to control. Sova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
Sova is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berendas is staying active.
Sova is not content to let Berendas control the position.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (10) Sova
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Berendas looking to control.
#T11#
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berendas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (10) Sova#SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment.
Sova working a defensive guard but Berendas passes into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova has Berendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (12) Sova#T13#
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sova trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (12) Sova
Sova looking to control.
#T14#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Pavel Sova thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 23, 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 18 wins and 14 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sova's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova keeping control of the position.
Sova trying to control here.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sova looking for subs off his back but Yasalmibaal has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sova working a defensive guard but Yasalmibaal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Sova
Yasalmibaal working away.
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova stops Yasalmibaal from passing to mount. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yasalmibaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sova wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yasalmibaal tries to pass to full mount but Sova defends it.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Yasalmibaal passes into side control, despite Sova's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Sova
Sova is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yasalmibaal has control of an arm but Sova manages to advance to Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (4) Sova
Sova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yasalmibaal.#SUB2#
Sova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yasalmibaal staying busy and making it hard for Sova to control. #SUB2#
Sova working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal is doing well to defend. Sova seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Yasalmibaal is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Sova!
A relieved looking Pavel Sova thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 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 8 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (4) vs (0) Sova
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to control but Reed postures up.
Sova is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Reed trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sova is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sova tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Sova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova gets full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed postures up.
Sova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (2) Sova#T4#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Sova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Reed is controlling Sova's trapped leg to prevent Sova from advancing to side control.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Reed wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sova not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova prevents Reed from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova 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. #SUB#
Reed has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Sova wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (2) Sova
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sova manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Sova in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (4) Sova#SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Sova won't allow Reed to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (10) vs (4) Sova
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Sova is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Sova takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sova wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Sova wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sova has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Reed is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed prevents Sova from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB2#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Reed trying to control from Sova's half guard. Sova has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Sova wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Sova is trying is best to control the position here.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to control the position.
Reed is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Sova is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Reed 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.
Sova is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (10) vs (6) Sova
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova tries to clinch but Sershurrapal moves out of range. #TD#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sova to the mat! Sova manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (0) Sova
Sershurrapal won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sova pulls Sershurrapal in to control the position.
Sershurrapal preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.
Sova wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sershurrapal is now in half guard. #T1#
Sershurrapal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sershurrapal seems content to control.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sova trying to control but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Sershurrapal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (5) vs (0) Sova#T2#
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Sova tries to hold on but Sershurrapal pushes him away.
Sova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sova tries to lock up and control but Sershurrapal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sershurrapal controlling his opponent.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sershurrapal tries to control but Sova wriggling away.
Sova tries to hold on but Sershurrapal postures up.#T3#
Sova wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (8) vs (0) Sova
Sova trying to control the hands but Sershurrapal won't let him.
Sershurrapal is hanging on to Sova's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sershurrapal keeps control of the position as Sova tries to break free.
#T4#
Sershurrapal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Sershurrapal keeps control of the position.
Sershurrapal gets his hands free as Sova looks to control.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the hands but Sershurrapal won't let him. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeps control of the position as Sova tries to break free.
Sershurrapal controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Sershurrapal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Sova trying to control but not successfully.
Sershurrapal is riding his opponent, not letting Sova buck him off. #T6#
Sershurrapal is trying to stick to Sova's back but Sova is turning into Sershurrapal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sova. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (8) vs (2) Sova
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sershurrapal's guard. #SUB2#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Sershurrapal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova uses his free foot to push down on Sershurrapal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sershurrapal. Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (8) vs (5) Sova#T7#
Sova trying to control but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Sova is trying to control here but Sershurrapal has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T8#
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (8) vs (8) Sova
Sershurrapal wants to control but Sova postures up.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Sova control the position. #T9#
Sershurrapal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (8) vs (11) Sova#SUB2#
Sova is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (10) vs (11) Sova#SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sershurrapal.
Sova is trying to maintain the position but Sershurrapal is very close to passing his half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Sova actively working from the bottom here.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sershurrapal pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Sershurrapal has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (13) vs (11) Sova
Sershurrapal taking a breather here.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Sova being controlled for a moment.
Sova tries to control but Sershurrapal manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (16) vs (11) Sova
Sova is really stuck here.
Sova manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Nice work there by Sova.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (16) vs (13) Sova
Sova passes into half guard. #T13#
Sershurrapal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sova is working away from the top position though.
Sershurrapal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sershurrapal is trying to control but can't.
Sova is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sershurrapal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sershurrapal works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Sova wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sova forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sova seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.
Sershurrapal is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Sershurrapal defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
A very excited looking Ibasour Sershurrapal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova rushes Marden and presses him up against the cage.
Sova is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Sova pulls Marden into guard.
Sova 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.
Sova keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Sova
Marden 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova postures up.
#T1#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sova 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.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova controlling from the top position. #T2#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Marden is controlling Sova's posture.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (5) Sova
Sova wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden prevents Sova from improving position. #T6#
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova wants to take a breather but Marden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sova.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Sova pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova is looking to pass Marden's guard but actually Marden recovers to full guard.
Marden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Sova passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sova looking for a submission but Marden manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T8#
Marden keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova passes Marden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (8) Sova
Sova advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (0) vs (10) Sova#T9#
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova tries to control but Marden wriggling away.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marden (0) vs (13) Sova#T10#
Sova controls the action.
Marden trying to control the position but Sova manages to sink in the hooks.
Sova doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (13) Sova
Marden 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.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but Sova pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sova is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (15) Sova
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T11#
Marden wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard. #T12#
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Marden pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving. #T13#
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard.
Sova passes into half guard.
Sova is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Marden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Pavel Sova 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 300 Elvul vs Chai
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sova is trying to drag Dew to the mat but Dew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Sova has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dew is trying to keep an underhook but Sova manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Dew
Sova is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Dew
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Sova prevents Dew from getting the reversal.
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.
Sova trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Sova is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sova wants to control but instead Dew manages to regain half guard.
Dew trying to control here.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Dew is concentrating on defense, preventing Sova from advancing position.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sova is pressing down on Dew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dew is holding on for now. #T2#
Sova is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (8) vs (0) Dew
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Sova wants to control the pace but Dew is squirming around nicely.
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dew is trying to escape the mount.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sova goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dew turns into him and now he's in Sova's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (8) vs (2) Dew
Sova keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (10) vs (2) Dew#T5#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Dew pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (13) vs (2) Dew#SUB#
Sova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew prevents Sova from improving position.
Sova wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dew is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Dew is still trying to improve position.
Sova staying calm.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working. #SUB#
Sova is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dew looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sova gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dew is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sova lets go of the hold and Dew can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
A victorious Pavel Sova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch but Helvig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Helvig. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (4) vs (0) Sova
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helvig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig prevents Sova from improving his position.
Sova wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova gets back to full guard.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sova working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Helvig is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Sova is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Helvig has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (0) Sova
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Sova working to try and regain half guard.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Helvig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Sova is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Helvig has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (0) Sova
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Helvig controls the position.#SUB#
Helvig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sova just trying to survive but Helvig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sova trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sova looking to control the position.
Sova is really stuck here.
#T5#
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sova tries to break free.
Helvig biding his time, controlling Sova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Sova's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helvig controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Sova right now.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig gets his hands free as Sova looks to control.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sova.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Helvig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sova is trying to break free.
#T9#
Sova is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Helvig'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.
Further stalling from Helvig.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Helvig is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sova for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Helvig continues to stall.
Sova turns into Helvig and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Sova
Sova 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.
Sova wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #T11#
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (2) Sova
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Sova is in trouble now - Helvig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Sova
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T12#
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Sova regains half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself. #T14#
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
More hug and hope from Helvig.
Sova 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Sova controlling Helvig's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Bjørn Helvig 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:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova forces Macker back against the cage and clinches.
Sova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sova gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Sova
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Macker is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Macker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sova has picked Macker up and slammed him! Macker can't keep hold of the triangle and Sova manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Sova
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova working away.
Macker being controlled for a moment.
Macker stops Sova from passing to mount.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Macker prevents Sova from moving into mount. #T2#
Macker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sova's best efforts.
Sova is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Sova controlling the pace.
Macker tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Macker is positioning himself well to prevent Sova advancing to mount.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Macker is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sova.
Sova is looking to pass Macker's guard but actually Macker recovers to full guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Sova
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Sova seems keen to control Macker's posture.#T5#
Sova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova looking to control.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macker wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Sova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macker trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (5) Sova
Macker trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Macker works to advance to full mount. Sova defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (7) vs (5) Sova#T7#
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Macker trying to control but Sova is having none of it.
Sova tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (5) Sova
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Macker has good solid back control here.
Sova is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Sova is trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the RNC - Sova is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Macker!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Delisle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sova was covering up waiting for the punch and Delisle finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Delisle
Sova 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.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sova looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Delisle is defending well. Sova quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Delisle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sova celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Sova!
Pavel Sova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ottke stuffs the takedown attempt from Sova. Sova gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sova forces Ottke back against the cage and clinches.
Ottke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sova stops a takedown attempt from Ottke.
#TD#
Sova pulls guard.
Sova wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sova is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Sova 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.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Sova wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sova there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (3) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sova is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ottke controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Sova trying to control here.
#T5#
Sova trying to get back to full guard but Ottke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (6) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (9) Ottke
Sova tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
Ottke controls the action.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Sova trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke avoiding Sova 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Sova can't escape the position.
Sova needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sova tries to control Ottke's body but Ottke pushes him off. Sova squirms to his side and now Ottke has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (12) Ottke
Sova trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sova doesn't escape.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sova.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Ottke controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Sova buck him off.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sova trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Ottke has the hooks in. Sova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Ottke controls the position.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Ottke biding his time, controlling Sova.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Sova wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Sova looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip. #T14#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sova doesn't escape.
Sova is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke biding his time, controlling Sova.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sova wants to clinch.
Feet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Feet moves into range and clinches up with Sova.#TD#
Sova turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sova (4) vs (0) Feet
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova is staying tight to Feet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Feet holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sova controlling the action here.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (0) Feet
Feet is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Sova advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (9) vs (0) Feet
Feet wants to hold on but Sova pushes him away.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Sova maintains control.
Feet is controlling an arm, preventing Sova from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sova prevents Feet from getting the reversal.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sova trying to control but Feet is having none of it. #T3#
Sova avoids the attempt from Feet to control.
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova is looking to work his way around to Feet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova looking to control but Feet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sova controlling from the full mount.
Sova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Feet for as long as he can get away with.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Feet prevents Sova from taking his back.#T4#
Sova looking to control but Feet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Feet can't escape the position.
Sova controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feet wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova slows the pace down in half guard.
Feet is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Feet controlling the position.
Feet is continuing to stall.
Sova wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Feet can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away. #T6##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura but Feet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sova to get the leverage.
Sova prevents Feet from improving his position.
Well, if Sova 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.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Feet pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Feet is retaining full guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sova postures up.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Feet's guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Feet is defending well.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova is looking to advance position but Feet won't allow it.
Sova not doing much here.
#T9#
Feet gets full guard.
Feet 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.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova won't allow Feet to sweep him here. #T10#
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Feet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova postures up.
#T11#
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sova is fighting to break Feet's control of his arms but Feet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Feet's guard.
Sova is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Feet is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova is trying to control. Feet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.#SUB2#
Feet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well. #T13#
Feet wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Feet is defending the position.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but Feet defends it.
Feet is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T14#
Feet is controlling Sova's posture.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova stands and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (12) vs (0) Feet
Feet tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova darts in and clinches Solo up against the cage.
Sova tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sova wants to take the fight to the mat but Solo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sova is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Solo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Solo#SUB#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.
Sova controlling the position.#SUB#
Sova working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Solo has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Solo controlling the action here.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Solo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Solo
Solo controls the position.
Solo gets to mount! Sova was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (0) vs (7) Solo
Sova looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Sova wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Solo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sova working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Solo wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely.
Sova tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sova tries to control the position but Solo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (10) Solo
Sova breaks Solo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (10) Solo#T4#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T5#
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (10) Solo#T7#
Solo tries to improve position but can't.
Sova trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo trying to remain calm as Sova controls from the top position.
Solo is not content to let Sova control the position.
Solo prevents Sova from moving into mount.
Solo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sova tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Sova happy to just control the position for now.
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Sova tries to advance to mount but Solo denies him.
Sova takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Sova trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
Sova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sova taking a break here but Solo is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Sova wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Solo is not content to let Sova control the position.#T11#
Solo trying to control but Sova postures up.
Sova is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Sova is trying to control. Solo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solo wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo trying to control here.
Sova is looking to stall here but Solo recovers full guard.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Sova pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Sova is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Sova advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 10 to 5.
Hand Solo 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:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Sova's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Sova
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Sova
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai pulls Sova in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #T2#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Sova
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chai tries to hold on but Sova postures up.
Sova controlling his opponent.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova avoids the attempt from Chai to control.#T4#
Sova trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sova's lack of action.
Sova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Sova
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is trying to keep Sova in close.
#T5#
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
Chai controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova advances to half guard. #T6#
Sova is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Sova
Sova moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (13) Sova
Sova trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling his opponent. #T7#
Sova prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova fails to take his opponent's back.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sova not doing much here.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Chai won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Chai trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Sova pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Sova wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T11#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Chai keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T12#
Sova passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Sova is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T13#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is pulling down on Sova's head to control his posture.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Destroyer tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sova has hold of one of Destroyer's legs. Destroyer is fighting the takedown attempt but Sova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Destroyer
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.
Destroyer looking to control.
Destroyer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Destroyer for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Sova advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sova in particular looking to stall.
Sova continues to stall.#SUB2#
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Destroyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sova is stalling here. Destroyer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sova seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Destroyer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (2) vs (4) Destroyer
Destroyer trying to control the position but Sova is working away.
Destroyer working away.
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Destroyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Destroyer is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sova has his hands on Destroyer's head, controlling the position.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Destroyer trying to move into half guard but instead Sova has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (4) Destroyer
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Destroyer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sova is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Destroyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (4) Destroyer
Sova trying to control the action but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Sova takes a little break here. Destroyer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Sova moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (9) vs (4) Destroyer
Destroyer is trying to escape the mount.
Destroyer has given up his back. Will we see Sova going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Sova (12) vs (4) Destroyer
Good control from Sova.#T8##SUB#
Sova 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, Destroyer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Destroyer is really stuck here.
Sova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Destroyer.
Destroyer tries to escape the position.
#T9##SUB#
Destroyer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sova gets his way!
Destroyer trying to control the hands but Sova breaks the grip.
Destroyer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sova'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.
Destroyer tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Sova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Destroyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Sova has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Destroyer showing good submission defense here.
Sova keeps control of the position easily here as Destroyer tries to buck him off.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB#
Sova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Destroyer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sova is trying to stick to Destroyer's back but Destroyer is turning into Sova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Destroyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (12) vs (6) Destroyer
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sova keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Sova managing to control the position.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sova working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
#T13#
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Destroyer stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Destroyer trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Destroyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (14) vs (6) Destroyer
Destroyer is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bremner instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bremner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sova walks away with a smile on his face. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bremner moves into range and clinches up with Sova.#TD2#
Sova has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bremner regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Sova#SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova 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.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #SUB#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bremner looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bremner is trying to keep Sova in close.
#SUB#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bremner has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova advances to half guard.
Sova is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Sova controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sova wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.#SUB2#
Sova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova pushes down on Bremner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Sova is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova trying to control from Bremner's half guard. Bremner has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Bremner wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Sova
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner advances to half guard.
Sova is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sova avoid being mounted?
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Bremner moves into full mount! Sova won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova gets back to half guard.#T6#
Bremner is pressing down on Sova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sova is holding on for now.
Sova is in trouble now - Bremner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (2) Sova
Sova reaches up and holds on to Bremner to control the position.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Bremner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bremner prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Bremner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sova is looking to escape.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Bremner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Sova regains half guard.#T7#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well.
Sova tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (8) vs (6) Sova
Sova trying to control.
Bremner is really stuck here.
Sova keeps control of the position easily here as Bremner tries to buck him off.
Sova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Sova trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sova avoiding Bremner 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sova biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bremner prevents Sova from getting a body triangle.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sova looking for the RNC. #T9#
Sova trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bremner turns into Sova and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (6) Sova
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova is controlling Bremner's posture.
Bremner is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner is pressing down on Sova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sova is holding on for now.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bremner 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.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (8) Sova#T10#
Sova trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sova prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Sova is looking to stall here but Bremner recovers full guard.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Sova won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Sova passes into half guard.
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sova has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (10) vs (11) Sova#SUB2#
Sova working for a guillotine from mount but Bremner is in no mood to give up.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Bremner stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape. #T13#
Sova prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Sova controlling the action here.
It looks like Sova 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.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position.
Bremner trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Sova controlling the action here.#T14#
Sova is continuing to stall.
Bremner won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Sova controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sova rushes Ottke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Sova is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sova is looking for a takedown.
Sova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Sova tightens his grip and picks Ottke up, before dumping him to the ground. Ottke manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Ottke
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Sova trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.#T2#
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Sova is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Sova wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Sova won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Ottke
Sova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sova working for submissions but it's allowed Ottke to get to half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T4#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Ottke 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.
Ottke is continuing to stall.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T5#
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Sova defends it.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Ottke prevents Sova from improving his position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Ottke won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sova's guard.
Sova trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Ottke passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Ottke
Sova is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sova is not content to let Ottke control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Ottke taking a breather here.
Sova looking for a sweep but Ottke has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to take Sova's back but he can't do it this time.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sova (2) vs (10) Ottke#T10#
Sova can't escape the position.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
What can Sova do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sova breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (10) Ottke#T11#
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Sova trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Sova is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Sova in close to his closed guard and prevents Sova from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Sova is looking to advance position but Ottke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (4) vs (14) Ottke
Sova is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Sova wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goromaru tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Goromaru wants the takedown. Sova is fighting it off but Goromaru persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sova's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass. #SUB#
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sova is really struggling to control Goromaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goromaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goromaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Sova is trying to keep Goromaru in close.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Sova throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goromaru escapes and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well.
Sova wants to control but Goromaru postures up.#T4#
Sova is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Goromaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goromaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goromaru trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goromaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goromaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Sova wants to control but Goromaru postures up.
Sova is trying to improve his position.
Sova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goromaru is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it. #T6#
Goromaru prevents Sova from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru postures up.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Goromaru#T7##SUB2#
Sova is sitting in close to Goromaru's body. Goromaru has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sova is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sova is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goromaru.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Sova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sova has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sova gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sova controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova postures up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Barnes is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Sova controlling the pace. #T3#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to keep Sova in close.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sova postures up.
Sova is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Sova controlling the action here. #T5#
Barnes is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Sova is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova 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.
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T8#
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova'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.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sova not doing much here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Sova keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova controlling the position.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T11#
Sova controlling Barnes's posture.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (2) Barnes
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T12#
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T13#
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (2) Barnes#T14#
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling from mount. #SUB#
Sova is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.
Barnes stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Jagonoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sova is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jagonoy to the mat. Jagonoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Sova#SUB2#
Sova 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jagonoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Sova
Sova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Sova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jagonoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jagonoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jagonoy stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jagonoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Sova struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jagonoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sova struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Sova is defending well.
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Jagonoy.
Sova gets full guard.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagonoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (4) Sova
Sova preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Jagonoy being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving. #T3#
Sova wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jagonoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Jagonoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Sova trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to move into half guard but instead Jagonoy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (7) vs (4) Sova
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully. #T5#
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Sova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (7) vs (6) Sova
Jagonoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jagonoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova passes Jagonoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is taking a breather. Jagonoy 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.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Jagonoy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Jagonoy is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sova is working for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sova passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jagonoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (7) vs (9) Sova#T7#
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jagonoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sova fails to move to back control.
Sova content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Sova goes for an armbar but Jagonoy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jagonoy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (9) vs (9) Sova
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (9) vs (11) Sova
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Sova wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving. #T10##SUB#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova postures up.
Sova wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jagonoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sova preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB2#
Sova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (13) vs (11) Sova
Sova is trying to control Jagonoy's posture but Jagonoy avoids it. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jagonoy's best efforts.#T12#
Sova wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Jagonoy.
#SUB#
Jagonoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jagonoy is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Sova trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jagonoy is working for a kimura here but Sova manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jagonoy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (13) vs (13) Sova
Jagonoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T14#
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jagonoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (13) vs (16) Sova
Jagonoy tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jagonoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 16 to 13.
In defeat, Thammy Jagonoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sova stuffs the takedown attempt from Ulatov. Ulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sova clinches up with Ulatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ulatov tries to pull guard but Sova forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ulatov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sova is trying to keep an underhook but Ulatov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (0) Sova
Ulatov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (5) vs (0) Sova
Sova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ulatov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Sova reaches up to try and control the position but Ulatov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sova rolls and tries to escape and now Ulatov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (8) vs (0) Sova
Sova manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ulatov's guard. Nice work there by Sova.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (8) vs (2) Sova#T1#
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sova is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Ulatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Ulatov won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Ulatov is looking to improve his position.
Sova is thwarting Ulatov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sova seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
Sova passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (8) vs (5) Sova
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulatov regains half guard.
Sova wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Ulatov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sova's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ulatov (12) vs (5) Sova
Ulatov controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ulatov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sova defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Ulatov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sova is defending well though. Ulatov let's go of the attempt for now.
Sova looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ulatov.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ulatov doesn't have the hooks in and Sova manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (12) vs (7) Sova
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Ulatov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5##SUB#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is keeping the position.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Ulatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there. #T6#
Sova trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Sova stands and throws Ulatov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (12) vs (10) Sova
Ulatov wants to control but Sova postures up.
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Sova trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (14) vs (10) Sova
Sova is concentrating on defense, preventing Ulatov from advancing position.
Ulatov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sova! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (17) vs (10) Sova
Ulatov tries to control but Sova wriggling away. #T8##SUB#
Ulatov looking to secure an arm triangle but Sova defends it well.
Ulatov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ulatov avoids the attempt from Sova to control.
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Sova is squirming around, avoiding Ulatov's attempts to control the action. #T9##SUB#
Ulatov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Ulatov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sova is surviving well by controlling Ulatov's body position as best he can.
Sova can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ulatov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sova is now in Ulatov's guard. A big mistake from Ulatov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (17) vs (12) Sova#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Ulatov controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulatov is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (19) vs (12) Sova
Sova seems keen to control Ulatov's posture.#T11#
Sova keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ulatov trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ulatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulatov has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Sova looking to control.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T12#
Ulatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (19) vs (14) Sova
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Ulatov controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Sova has gone for a leg lock! Ulatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (21) vs (14) Sova
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ulatov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (21) vs (16) Sova
Ulatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Sova seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulatov trying to get back to full guard but Sova takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (21) vs (19) Sova
Sova controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulatov takes the fight on points by 21 to 19.
Sergei Ulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets tackled into the cage by Sova. Sova maintains the clinch.
Sova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.#TD#
Sova pulls guard successfully.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sova is looking to advance position but Gro Ulfimph won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#SUB#
Sova is trying to get an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #T2#
Sova trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Sova slows the pace down.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova wants to control for a moment but Gro Ulfimph uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Sova is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Gro Ulfimph gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sova frees his head nicely. Oh but Gro Ulfimph has switched to an armbar! Sova is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXIV
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Sova moves in looking to clinch but Aldarisio pushes him off.
Sova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aldarisio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldarisio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Sova.
A head kick misses from Sova.
Sova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldarisio scores with a punch to the head.
Sova throws a looping overhand right but Aldarisio ducks down to avoid it.
Sova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldarisio has time to react.
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!
Sova throws the left hand but Aldarisio avoids the punch easily.
Sova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Sova has Aldarisio up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldarisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sova. #T1#
Sova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldarisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sova.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sova backwards.
Aldarisio misses with a punch to the body.
Sova misses with some punches.
Sova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a body punch.
Sova prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio throws a head punch that misses.
Aldarisio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sova backwards.
Aldarisio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova blocking some punches.
Aldarisio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sova blocking some punches.
Aldarisio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldarisio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Sova throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sova blocks an uppercut.
Sova working aggressively here.
Sova takes a shot to the head.
Aldarisio blocks an uppercut.
Sova presses Aldarisio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldarisio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldarisio tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Aldarisio back against the cage.
Aldarisio lands with a light punch inside.
Sova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldarisios head.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sova blocks a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sova misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
Aldarisio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sova working aggressively here.
#T3#
Sova lands with a light punch inside.
Aldarisio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldarisio works on Sova's body with a couple of short punches.
Aldarisio working aggressively here.
Aldarisio tries a body shot but Sova blocks it.
A short uppercut from Aldarisio.
Still in the clinch, Sova scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sova blocking some punches.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sova prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldarisio can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Sova misses with some punches.
Aldarisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldarisio misses with a body punch.
Aldarisio blocking some punches.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike.
Sova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Sova misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldarisio is working Sova over against the cage.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldarisio lands with a light punch inside.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sova backwards.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sova as the two fighters clinch.
Aldarisio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldarisio scores with a hook to the body.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldarisios head.
A shot in the inside from Sova.
Sova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Aldarisio fails to land.
Sova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aldarisio swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sova working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Aldarisio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Aldarisio lands a big uppercut and Sova crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sova looks OK. Aldarisio waves Sova back to his feet!#ROC2#Sova is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Josh Aldarisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sova just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Sova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sova gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aldarisio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Aldarisio! |
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Event:
Bellicose XX
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A cross from Fochi lands.
Sova fails to land with a series of punches.
Sova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fochi takes a swing at Sova's ribcage but misses.
Sova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fochi moves away.
Fochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Fochi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fochi.
Sova throws a body punch but Fochi moves out of range.
Jab by Sova.
Sova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fochi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Fochi drops Sova with a beautiful combination! Sova stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fochi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Sova is rocked!
A punch combination from Sova misses.
Oh Sova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sova looks to land a combination but Fochi avoids it well.
Fochi misses with an uppercut.
Sova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sova seems to have got his legs back now.
Fochi jabs at Sova's body.
Sova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fochi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fochi under the eye.
Sova misses with an uppercut. Fochi saw that one coming.#KD2#
Fochi sends Sova crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fochi is motioning to the referee to let Sova up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sova does no damage.
Sova swings for the body but Fochi moves out of range.
Fochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sova.
Fochi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sova cracks Fochi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sova fails to land with a series of punches.
Fochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fochi.
Sova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Fochi sends Sova crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fochi is motioning to the referee to let Sova up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sova slips a straight right by Fochi.
Fochi throws a jab when Sova was well out of range.
Sova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fochi.
Sova throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fochi.
Fochi misses the jab.
Fochi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sova slips a jab and a cross from Fochi.
Sova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fochi with the counter takedown but Sova avoids it easily.
Fochi misses with a wild body shot.
Sova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fochi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fochi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fochi.
Fochi throws a jab when Sova was well out of range.
A big right from Sova misses.
Sova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fochi on the side of the head.
Fochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Fochi.
Fochi avoids the head kick by Sova.
Nice cross by Fochi.
Nice cross by Fochi.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Fochi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sova doesn't seem phased though.
Pavel Sova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sova misses with a kick to the body
and Fochi counters with a crisp right that sends Sova to the canvas! Fochi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Fochi! |
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Event:
BelIicose IX
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Hansen blocks a jab.
Sova throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hansen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sova pushes Hansen off and gets back to his feet.
Sova misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Hansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sova pushes Hansen away with a front kick.
Hansen throws a hook but Sova blocks it.
Hansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hansen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansen.
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Hansen misses.
Sova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sova was well out of range. Poor timing from Hansen.
It seemed like Sova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Hansen gets a double leg takedown into Sova'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.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sova is looking to stand up but Hansen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen won't allow Sova to sweep him here. #T1#
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Sova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sova has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Sova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
Hansen 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.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Sova's brow.
Hansen trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Hansen postures up in Sova's guard and throws a big left but Sova blocks it.
Hansen looking to sit in guard and control but Sova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sova's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Sova is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hansen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen pushes Sova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hansen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Sova tries to work over Hansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova blocks a body shot from Hansen.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sova is leaning against Hansen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Sova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Hansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hansen.
Sova is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sova.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sova blocking some punches.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Sova.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Sova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen trying to control the position but instead, Sova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hansen into the cage.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Sova blocks a body shot from Hansen.
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 Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sova lands with a right hand.
Sova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Sova
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
Hansen throws a lazy right hand but Sova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sova tries a quick counter leg kick but Hansen is wise to it.
Marcus Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sova moves away.
Hansen misses with a straight left.
Sova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hansen throws an off balance right hand
and Sova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansen tests Sova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sova misses with a body shot
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Sova takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Hansen throws a body punch but Sova moves out of range.
Sova throws a leg kick but Hansen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen attempts a counter takedown but Sova avoids it well and moves away.
Sova misses with a combination
and Hansen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sova thinking.
Hansen connects with a body shot that sends Sova's belly button to the back.
Sova cracks Hansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sova throws a wild body kick that Hansen sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sova.
Hansen misses with a hook. Sova ducked under it nicely.
Hansen throws a looping overhand right but Sova ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen avoids a kick to the body.
Sova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Sova throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##TD#
Hansen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Hansen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hansen misses with the ground and pound.
Hansen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sova is not content to let Hansen control the position.
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Hansen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hansen connects with a decent elbow.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sova can do to turn this around?
Sova takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sova sneaks back into half guard.
Sova wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Sova is staying active underneath Hansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Sova is rocked!
Sova is positioning himself well to prevent Hansen advancing to mount.
Hansen working the head and body with strikes.
Sova is still in real trouble! Can Hansen finish him?
Sova trying to hold on to Hansen's head to control him but Hansen postures up.
Sova seems to have recovered his senses.
Hansen prevents Sova from improving his position.
Sova is trying to stand.
#T4#
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
Sova is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Hansen 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.
Hansen slips a nice elbow through Sova's hands, connecting with Sova's forehead.
Hansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sova's head.
Hansen working Sova over with strikes.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sova trying to hold on to Hansen's head to control him but Hansen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hansen slips under a jab.
Hansen cracks a nice hook into Sova's ribs.
Sova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sova.
Sova ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Sova works over Hansen's head and body with a nice combination.
Hansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sova.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sova sprawls and moves away.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Sova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansen throwing a counter right hand but Sova manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova lands a nice looking body kick.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sova.
Sova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sova.
Hansen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hansen loads up on a big right hand but Sova slips the punch.
Sova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sova works Hansen's body with a nice hook.
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
Hansen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sova throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
Sova is looking to land body kicks.
Hansen scores with a punch to the head.
Sova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hansen slips a straight right by Sova.
Sova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen cracks Sova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sova thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Hansen looking to score a takedown here. Sova is defending well but Hansen drives through and ends up in Sova's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen is in close to Sova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hansen prevents Sova from getting back to his feet.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hansen is working Sova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
Sova has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sova wants to stand up but Hansen is controlling him.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Sova managing to control the position. #T3#
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Hansen stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen is working Sova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Hansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sova has wrist control.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavel Sova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hansen trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
Hansen stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Hansen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Hansen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 141
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Sova lands a jab.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Sova tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sova's waist but Sova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side. #CL2#
Sova takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sova pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bear closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova has Bear pressed against the cage, preventing Bear from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bear jumps guard but Sova stands there with Bear around his waist. Bear gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sova lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sova is defending well.
Bear can't get the takedown.
Bear stalling in the clinch but Sova improves position.
Sova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Sova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Sova pushes Bear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sova scores with a knee to the head.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
A short right from Sova.
Sova tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Sova back against the cage.
Sova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sova pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bear is rocked!
Sova lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear jumps guard but Sova stands there with Bear around his waist. Bear gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sova digs a right hand underneath Bear's ribcage. Bear let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Sova.
A body shot lands from Sova.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sova's elbow.
Sova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Bear looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sova digs a right hand into Bear's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bear's gas tank.
Bear is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sova.
Sova lands a shot to the body.
Sova lands a right hand.
Sova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
A right handed body shot lands from Sova.
Sova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Sova creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bear with a big uppercut! Bear tries to clinch up but Sova pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bear to the mat! Bear covers up and Sova unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavel Sova! |
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Event:
Bellicose 131
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Sova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segreti manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Segreti.
Sova works the jab nicely.
Sova just misses with a punch to the body.
Segreti is looking for the big counter here.
Sova shoots in but Segreti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Segreti throws a right and a left that Sova avoids nicely.
Segreti looks to land a combination but Sova avoids it well.
Segreti avoids the body shot from Sova.
#CL2#
Sova tries to keep at a distance but Segreti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sova.
With the fighters up against the cage, Segreti throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Segreti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Segreti manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sova.#CL2#
Segreti moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sova.
Segreti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sova is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Sova.
We've been hearing reports that Sova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Sova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Segreti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Segreti blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Sova tries to work over Segreti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sova tries a body shot but Segreti blocks it.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Segreti controls his hands.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Segreti's elbow.
Sova scores with a shot to the side of Segreti's head. #T3#
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Segreti avoids it.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sova.
A short body shot lands from Sova as the two fighters clinch.
Segreti blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova working aggressively here.
Sova lands a right hand.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Segreti.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Segreti controls his hands.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Segreti.
Segreti blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova lands a body shot.
Sova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Segreti or not.
A body shot lands from Sova.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sova digs a right hand into Segreti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segreti's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Sova scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that round.
That's time! Sova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sova shoots in but Segreti avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Sova tries to keep at a distance but Segreti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Segreti blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segreti blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Segreti's elbow.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Segreti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Segreti has had enough of the clinch but Sova keeps him there for the moment.
Segreti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sova throws a head punch that misses.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Segreti is trying to push Sova away but Sova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sova has Segreti pressed against the cage, preventing Segreti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sova scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sova on the inside.
Sova tries a body shot but Segreti blocks it.
A short right from Sova on the inside.
Sova misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Sova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova lands with a light punch inside.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Segreti's elbow.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Segreti.
Segreti is looking to break free of the clinch but Sova has double underhooks.
Sova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sova cracks Segreti with a nice body shot.
Sova tries to throw a body punch but Segreti avoids it by throwing Sova back against the cage.
Sova is leaning against Segreti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova dodges an elbow strike from Segreti.
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sova lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sanjay Segreti has been cut.
Segreti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sova has him pressed against the cage.
Sova tries to throw a body punch but Segreti avoids it by throwing Sova back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sova.
Sova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Segreti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pavel Sova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Segreti is defending well for now.
Segreti prevents a body shot from Sova. #T4#
Segreti wants to get back to striking at distance but Sova won't allow it.
Sova throws a punch but it's blocked by Segreti.
Segreti wants to get back to striking at distance but Sova won't allow it.
Sova managing to block the knees to the body from Segreti.
Sova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segreti can do to turn this around?
Segreti has had enough of the clinch but Sova keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Sova.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Segreti's elbow.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Sova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries a body shot but Segreti blocks it.
Segreti is trying to force a seperation but Sova has the dominant position.
Sova misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sanjay Segreti's cut.
That's time! Sova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Sova clinches.
Sova tries a body shot but Segreti blocks it.
Good body shot from Sova.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Segreti won't want to take too many of those.
Segreti blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Segreti.
Sova misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Segreti backwards.
Sova is working Segreti over against the cage.
Sova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Segreti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Segreti avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Segreti's efforts to push away.
Sova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Segretis head.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Segreti prevents a body shot from Sova.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Segreti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Segreti avoids the damage to the body.
Sova tries to throw a body punch but Segreti avoids it by throwing Sova back against the cage. #T2#
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Segreti's efforts to push away.
Segreti has had enough of the clinch but Sova keeps him there for the moment.
Sova tries to throw a body punch but Segreti avoids it by throwing Sova back against the cage.
Sova tries to work over Segreti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Segreti tries to circle away but Sova has him pinned against the cage.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Segreti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Segreti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Sova tries to work over Segreti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Segreti's elbow.
Sova lands with a short shot to the head.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sova.
A short uppercut from Sova.
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavel Sova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Segreti prevents a body shot from Sova.
Sova tries to work over Segreti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Sova as the two fighters clinch.
Sova tries to throw a body punch but Segreti avoids it by throwing Sova back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sova.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Segreti throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sova, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sova! |
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Event:
Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sova throws the kick towards the body but Redman avoids it.
Redman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forged In Fire in the buildup to the fight.
Sova misses with a hook
and Redman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sova shoots for a double leg takedown but Redman sprawls well. He's pushed Sova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Redman misses with a wild combination.
Redman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sova throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Redman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redman throws a nice looking combination but Sova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sova throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redman.
Sova lands with a slapping head kick.
Sova misses with a looping left.#T1##TD2#
Sova shoots in and gets a takedown into Redman's guard.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Redman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sova keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova controlling Redman's posture.
Redman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redman postures up.
#SUB2#
Sova working for submissions but it's allowed Redman to get to half guard.
Sova wants to control but Redman is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Redman.
Redman lands strikes from half guard.
Sova gets back to full guard.
Redman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sova controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself. #SUB2#
Redman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Redman keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Redman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Redman looking to control.
Sova advances to half guard.
Redman is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sova wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Redman is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova is trying to control. Redman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sova in particular looking to stall.
Redman wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova trying to control the action but Redman is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Redman keeping hold of Sova's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redman clobbers Sova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Sova will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sova.
Pavel Sova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt.
Sova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sova under the eye.
Redman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redman misses with a few strikes there.
Sova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redman momentarily.
Sova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sova cracks Redman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sova thows a body kick. Redman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sova throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Redman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Sova. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Redman misses the target.
Redman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sova circles away quickly and effectively.
Sova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redman slaps away a takedown attempt from Sova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Sova's belly button to the back.
Sova moves to clinch but Redman breaks away
and Sova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sova cracks Redman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sova or perhaps it was just good defense by Redman, which made it look bad.
Stu Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Redman lands with a straight right. Sova didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Redman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sova throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sova.
Sova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Sova is rocked!
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sova was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Sova slips a jab and a cross from Redman.
Sova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Sova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Redman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sova misses with a body kick.
Sova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sova.
Redman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sova moves in looking to clinch but Redman pushes him off.
Redman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Redman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redman circles away.
Stu Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Redman misses the target.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Redman scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sova is still on wobbly legs! Can Redman finish him?#T4#
Redman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD2#
Sova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redman did well to prevent Sova getting side control.
Redman tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Sova trying to control the action but Redman is working from the bottom.
Sova stops Redman from getting back to his feet.
Stu Redman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redman is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sova seems to have recovered his senses.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Redman defends it.
Sova is trying to control. Redman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Sova wants to work for an arm triangle but Redman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Redman is trying to stand up here but Sova is controlling him well.
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 Stu Redman 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Redman walks into a straight right hand from Sova.
Redman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sova on the side of the head.
Sova delivers a nice body kick.
Sova has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Redman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sova moves away from the strike by Redman.
Sova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redman as he avoids it easily.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but Redman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stu Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sova in his tracks.
Pavel Sova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redman to score with a decent uppercut.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Sova finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Redman's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Sova falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Redman! |
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Event:
Bellicose 112
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
Pavel Sova really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Sean Dash was cancelled. |
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Event:
Bellicose 97
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Sova lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Quessy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Quessy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quessy 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.
Quessy trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sova is controlling Quessy's trapped leg to prevent Quessy from advancing to side control.
Sova wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Quessy.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Quessy connects with a nice short shot to Sova's temple. #T1#
Sova wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy.
Quessy wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quessy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sova's head.
Quessy throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely.
Sova is controlling Quessy's trapped leg to prevent Quessy from advancing to side control.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Quessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Quessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sova is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sova avoid being mounted?#T2#
Quessy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sova's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quessy trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Quessy drops an elbow to the side of Sova's head.
Sova taking some punishment here, with Quessy in his half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Quessy slips a nice elbow through Sova's hands, connecting with Sova's forehead.
Quessy prevents Sova from improving his position.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova is trying to maintain the position but Quessy is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Quessy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quessy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Quessy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sova keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Quessy throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely. #T4#
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sova is trying to keep Quessy in close.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sova has wrist control.
Quessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quessy passes into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg.
Sova trying to control but Quessy postures up.
Sova keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Quessy gets a double leg takedown into Sova's guard.
Quessy won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Quessy throws a big elbow that misses.
Quessy stands and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quessy working away.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Quessy keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy scoring with punches from side control.
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Quessy is working Sova over with some ground and pound from side control.
Quessy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Quessy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sova keeps Quessy under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quessy in side control, throwing shots but Sova defends.
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quessy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Quessy is chipping away with strikes.
Sova wants to control but Quessy postures up.
Quessy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sova is trying to control Quessy's posture but Quessy avoids it.
Sova is not content to let Quessy control the position.
The strikes coming from Quessy are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Quessy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Quessy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sova is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Quessy crashes against the mat.
Quessy cracks Sova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sova stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Quessy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sova is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sova can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sova holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Quessy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quessy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB#
Quessy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quessy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sova tries to improve position but can't.
Sova avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Quessy.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sova tries to improve position but can't. #ES2#
Sova bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Quessy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sova pinned against the cage. Sova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quessy shoots in but Sova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quessy sprawls well. Quessy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sova gets slowly back to his feet.
Quessy closes the distance and clinches up with Sova, looking for a takedown. Quessy pushes Sova against the cage but Sova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Quessy moves away from the strike by Sova. #TD#
Quessy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sova to the mat! Sova manages to get full guard.
Quessy stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Quessy stands and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy working away.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quessy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sova is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quessy working the ground and pound but Sova is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Quessy.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Quessy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch but Quessy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sova but Sova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quessy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sova's waist but Sova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quessy off to one side.
Quessy looks for a takedown but Sova sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sova defends it nicely.
Sova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quessy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sova swivels and escapes.
Sova looks to score with a jab to the body but Quessy is just out of range.
Sova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sova.
Quessy slips a jab from Sova.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quessy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sova avoids it really well and circles away.
Quessy fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quessy. #T1#
Sova looks for a takedown but Quessy sprawls well.#TD#
Quessy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quessy 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.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sova trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Quessy working over Sova with some ground and pound. Sova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quessy lands with a punch from half guard.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Sova dodges it nicely.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sova wants to improve his position but Quessy is controlling well.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova trying to control the position.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Quessy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sova is trying to control the position but Quessy postures up.
Quessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova is pulling down on Quessy's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sova trying to control but Quessy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Quessy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Quessy wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavel Sova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Quessy looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
Thomas Quessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Quessy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Quessy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quessy, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Sova shoots in looking for a takedown. Satonaka tries to sprawl out of it but Sova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Satonaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Satonaka lands a really nice looking cross but Sova seems unphased.
Satonaka clobbers Sova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Satonaka.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt
letting Satonaka counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sova is rocked!
Chie Satonaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Satonaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sova is still on wobbly legs! Can Satonaka finish him?
Satonaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sova shoots in but Satonaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sova darts in looking for a takedown but Satonaka gets double underhooks and turns Sova into the cage.
Sova seems to have recovered his senses.
Sova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Sova feints and as Satonaka raises his hands in defense, Sova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sova looks winded!
Satonaka wants to stand and escape but Sova is having none of it.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satonaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sova drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Satonaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sova has Satonaka in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Satonaka wants to stand but Sova has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Satonaka stands up and waves to Sova to follow him.
Satonaka throws a right hand that Sova ducks under and follows up with a left that Sova also avoids with ease.
Satonaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satonaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sova tries for a takedown but Satonaka circles away easily
letting Satonaka counter with a right hand.
Satonaka throws a right hand that Sova ducks under and follows up with a left that Sova also avoids with ease.
Sova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Sova with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Satonaka. No joy for Sova on that attempt.
Sova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Satonaka leaves Sova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Satonaka swivels and escapes.
A combination from Satonaka does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satonaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Satonaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sova is just out of range.
Pavel Sova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Satonaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Satonaka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sova gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Satonaka gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chie Satonaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Chie Satonaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sova closes the distance and clinches.
Sova using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Borrego fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Borrego jumps guard.
#SUB#
Borrego is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Borrego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borrego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sova slips nicely into half guard.
Borrego is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Borrego defends it.
Sova is trying to control. Borrego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova controlling the pace.
Sova prevents Borrego from improving his position.
Sova is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Borrego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sova is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova thows a huge punch but Borrego dodges it nicely.
Borrego trying to control here.
Borrego manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Borrego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borrego is tightening it up a little... Sova has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sova reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sova taps out! Nice BJJ there by Borrego!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anthony Borrego!
A relieved looking Anthony Borrego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Quessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sova. #CL#
Sova moves into range and clinches up with Quessy.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Sova content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Sova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy misses with the head strike.
Quessy looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Sova.
Sova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quessy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quessy presses Sova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sova keeps control of Quessy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sova to keep the fight standing.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Quessy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sova walks away with a smile on his face. Quessy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pavel Sova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quessy blocks an elbow strike from Sova.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova leaning against his opponent.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Sova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sova lands an elbow that stopped Quessy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sova.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova swings wildly with an uppercut but Quessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sova looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Sova landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sova putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quessy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sova lands an elbow inside.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
Quessy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Sova blocks an uppercut.
Quessy avoids a wild elbow strike from Sova.
Quessy tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova landing knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova pushes off an throws an elbow but Quessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quessy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quessy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quessy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sova.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy is looking to break free of the clinch but Sova has double underhooks.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Sova misses with a punch on the inside.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quessy's face.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Quessy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sova throws an elbow but misses.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Quessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sova is looking to clinch.
Sova throws a looping overhand right but Quessy ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quessy.
Sova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy is trying to break the clinch but Sova has him pressed against the cage.
Sova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quessy can do to turn this around?
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Sova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quessy or not.
Sova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Quessy stalling in the clinch but Sova improves position. #T1#
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sova pushes off an throws an elbow but Quessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sova is struggling to control the position.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy is trying to push Sova away but Sova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quessy. #T2#
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Quessy won't want to take too many of those.
Quessy wants to stall.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sova.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
#BC2#
Quessy breaks the clinch.
Quessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sova.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Sova avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sova.
Sova moves in looking to clinch but Quessy pushes him off.#CL#
Sova forces Quessy back against the cage and clinches.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Sova is working Quessy over against the cage.
Quessy blocks an elbow strike.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sova.
Quessy scores with a shot to the side of Sova's head.
Quessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sova controls his hands.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Quessy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
#T4#
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quessy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Sova.
Sova presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sova unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sova obliges.
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!
Sova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sova is working Quessy over against the cage.
Quessy is breathing heavily.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Sova.
Sova working Quessy over with knees to the body.
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Quessy won't want to take too many of those.
Sova lands a nice knee to the body.
Sova lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sova moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quessy trying to stall but Sova improves his position.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Quessy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Quessy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quessy lands a left hand.
Sova prevents Quessy from breaking the clinch.
Quessy can't break the clinch.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy is trying to stall.
Sova scores with a hook to the body.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
#T2#
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Pavel Sova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Quessy.
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Sova prevents the takedown attempt.
Sova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sova on the inside.
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy is looking to control Sova's arms but Sova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quessy has his back to the cage.
Quessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sova's elbow.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sova landing knees to the body.
Quessy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quessy's elbow.
Sova presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Sova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quessy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quessy is looking for a takedown.
Pavel Sova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quessy tries a body shot but Sova blocks it.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pavel Sova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sova misses with a knee to the head.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova lands a left hand.
Sova prevents Quessy from breaking the clinch.
Quessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sova controls his hands.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy looking to stall.
Thomas Quessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sova, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sova! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Wellstone vs Smiff
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Reece catches Sova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Sova manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reece on his heels. He'll look to pass Reece's guard now, I'm sure.
Reece is wriggling around but Sova manages to pass to half guard.
Reece's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#REVR#
Reece wants to get back to full guard.
Sova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reece's head. #SUB#
Reece looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reece looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sova is keen to just control but Reece is a slippery customer.
Reece wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Reece is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sova seems to be working for a kimura but Reece defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sova is working for a kimura but Reece is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Reece wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reece is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sova goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reece is on top in guard.
Sova is trying to control the position but Reece postures up. #T2#
Reece has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sova is proving hard to escape from.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reece is looking to stand up but Sova won't let him. #SUB2#
Sova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reece gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reece wants to get up but he can't break Sova's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Reece got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reece has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Reece would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Sova controls Reece momentarily but Reece frees himself.
Reece has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sova is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reece frees his head nicely. Oh but Sova has switched to an armbar! Reece is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pavel Sova! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Burtha vs Vedran
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sova shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Summers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt.
Summers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Summers's waist but Summers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sova off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Summers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova looks for a takedown but Summers sprawls well.#KD2#
Summers lands a big uppercut and Sova crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sova looks OK. Summers waves Sova back to his feet!#ROC2#Sova is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Summers tries to avoid it but Sova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Summers to the ground. Summers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Sova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
No luck for Sova with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Summers.
Sova seems to have got his legs back now.
Sova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
#TD#
Sova drives through with a takedown into Summers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sova trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Summers holds on and takes a little breather.
Sova wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving. #T2#
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sova 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Summers is pulling down on Sova's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Summers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sova preventing the sweep.
Summers is controlling Sova's posture.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.
Sova postures up in Summers's guard and throws a big left but Summers blocks it.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sova drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Summers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sova has Summers in his guard.#REVB#
Summers stands and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
Summers controls the position.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Summers keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Summers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Summers. That snapped Sova's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Summers. That snapped Sova's head back.
Sova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Summers tries to avoid it but Sova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Summers to the ground. Summers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Sova gets a double leg takedown into Summers's guard.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sova 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.
Summers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Sova trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sova passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Summers!
Sova looking to ground and pound but Summers is blocking nicely.
Sova trying to control but Summers is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Sova has control of Summers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Summers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Sova throwing strikes here but Summers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Summers is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sova is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Summers is surviving well by controlling Sova's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Sova looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sova is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Summers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Summers shrugs it off.
Sova tries to control but Summers wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sova thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sova throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Sova has control of Summers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Summers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Summers tries to hold on but Sova pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Summers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Summers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sova dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Summers lands with a good body shot.
Sova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Summers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sova goes for a double leg but Summers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Summers continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Summers.
Good body shot from Summers.
Summers lands a nice shot to the body.
Sova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sova tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Summers.
A short left from Summers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Summers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sovas head.
Summers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Summers. #T1#
A hook to the body from Summers.
Summers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavel Sova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sova looks up at the clock. Bad move! Summers lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sova. Summers pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Summers!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Summers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sova drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sova misses with a wild body shot.
Anisimov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anisimov scrambles back to his feet.
Anisimov stuns Sova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Anisimov lands a big right hand that sends Sova crashing to the mat! Anisimov stays standing though and waves Sova back to his feet!#ROC2#Sova is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sova circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Anisimov. Sova falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Anisimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Anisimov! |
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Event:
NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Sova misses with a shot to the body
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev pushes Sova away with a front kick.
Sova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bogachev's waist but Bogachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sova off to one side.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Sova avoided it.
Bogachev slaps away a takedown attempt from Sova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Motshan Bogachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Sova shoots in and drives through. Bogachev sprawls well.
Bogachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogachev is trying to defend but Sova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Sova is just content to waste time from the top position. Bogachev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Bogachev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Bogachev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogachev defends it easily.
Bogachev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogachev defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sova throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bogachev uses it to pass to side control.
Sova is trying to improve his position.
Sova struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bogachev off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Sova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sova is looking for the choke from the back position but Bogachev is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sova 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, Bogachev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Sova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bogachev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Sova looking to break Bogachev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogachev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sova will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sova looking to break Bogachev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogachev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sova will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bogachev tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Sova working for a choke but Bogachev reverses nicely into Sova 's guard.
Bogachev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sova is trying to control the position but Bogachev postures up. #SUB2#
Sova isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bogachev stacks Sova 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 Bogachev!
Bogachev working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogachev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sova is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sova moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sova can do to turn this around?
Sova misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Pavel Sova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sova with a poor takedown
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Pavel Sova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sova has his takedown stuffed
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Sova is rocked!
Motshan Bogachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Sova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bogachev defends well and Sova ends up having to push Bogachev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sova shoots for a takedown but Bogachev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle, before Bogachev throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sova's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bogachev lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Motshan Bogachev!
A victorious Motshan Bogachev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Sova slips a jab and a cross from Jansen.
Sova with the counter takedown but Jansen avoids it easily.
Jansen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Sova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jansen's guard.
Sova lands a couple of digs.
Sova stops Jansen from standing up.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jansen's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Sova in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jansen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova! |
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Event:
DFN 2: Araujo vs. Kamazat
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Berzina shoots for a double leg takedown but Sova sprawls well. He's pushed Berzina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berzina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berzina with a jab.
Berzina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sova.
Sova seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berzina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sova.
Berzina moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Berzina misses with a double jab
and Sova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berzina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berzina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sova.
Berzina tries for a takedown but Sova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berzina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berzina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sova is looking to score with low kicks.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berzina misses with a few strikes there.
Sova tried to counter with a leg kick but Berzina avoided it.#T1#
Berzina catches Sova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berzina clobbers Sova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berzina lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Sova is rocked!
Sova blocks a leg kick.
As Berzina looks to move away, Sova throws a big counter combo but Berzina just gets out of the way.
Oh Sova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sova avoids the head kick by Berzina.
Sova tries to counter with a takedown but Berzina is quick to defend against it.
Berzina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sova counters with a low kick, right behind Berzina 's knee.
Sova seems to have got his legs back now.
Berzina misses with a wild combination.
Ali Berzina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzina scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Berzina misses.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzina counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sova fails with the takedown.#T2#
Berzina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sova connects with a leg kick.
Berzina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berzina changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sova is looking to chop away at Berzina's legs.
Sova sets himself, and Berzina steps forward looking for the clinch! Sova avoids it this time.
No joy there for Berzina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berzina stuns Sova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berzina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sova momentarily.
Berzina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Berzina looks to land a combination but Sova avoids it well.
Berzina scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Berzina misses with a takedown attempt
and Sova counters with a low kick, right behind Berzina 's knee. #T3#
Berzina connects with a combination that backs up Sova into the ropes. Berzina lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sova's guard. Sova is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Berzina bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Berzina! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Bonanzes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Bonanzes dives in and scores a takedown into Sova's guard.
Bonanzes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Bonanzes pushes down on Sova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova trying to hold on to Bonanzes's head to control him but Bonanzes postures up.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Bonanzes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanzes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Bonanzes 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.#T1#
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonanzes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bonanzes gets a double leg takedown into Sova's guard.
Sova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bonanzes lands a couple of elbows.
Bonanzes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bonanzes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonanzes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanzes is pulling down on Sova's head. It's preventing any offense from Sova, at least for the moment.
Sova throws a strike but Bonanzes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Bonanzes 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.
Bonanzes is continuing to stall.
Bonanzes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sova's head.
Bonanzes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonanzes advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanzes working the head and body with strikes.
Bonanzes tries to stand and escape but Sova is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juthro Bonanzes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sova has a takedown stuffed.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bonanzes forces Sova back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bonanzes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonanzes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanzes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sova thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Bonanzes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Sova tries to pull guard but Bonanzes holds him up against the cage and eventually Sova drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonanzes prevents it.
#BC2#
Bonanzes breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Sova gets caught napping as Bonanzes dives in and scores a takedown. Sova manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonanzes is looking to stand up but Sova won't let him.
Bonanzes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonanzes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Bonanzes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sova has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sova throwing strikes but missing.
Bonanzes lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bonanzes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bonanzes wants to improve his position but instead Sova has moved into half guard.
Bonanzes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bonanzes wants to stand but Sova is controlling the position.
Bonanzes is pulling down on Sova's head. It's preventing any offense from Sova, at least for the moment.
Sova wants to stand but Bonanzes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Bonanzes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sova trying to control but Bonanzes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bonanzes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonanzes has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanzes keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juthro Bonanzes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bonanzes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sova.
Sova shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonanzes tries to sprawl out of it but Sova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonanzes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Bonanzes tries to counter it with a takedown but Sova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sova dives in and grabs Bonanzes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonanzes pushes down on Sova's head and hops out.#TD2#
Bonanzes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonanzes is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanzes trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The adventures of Bonanzes the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Bonanzes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sova is pressing down on Bonanzes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonanzes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bonanzes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bonanzes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sova is just riding it out for now. Bonanzes eventually gives up the hold.
Bonanzes not doing much here.
Bonanzes tries to stand and escape but Sova is controlling the position. #T3#
Sova trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bonanzes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bonanzes lands in his opponent's guard.
Sova being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Bonanzes postures up.
Bonanzes controlling from the top position.
Pavel Sova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juthro Bonanzes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juthro Bonanzes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonanzes 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juthro Bonanzes! |
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