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Event:
SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses.
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin slips a jab from Tokugawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up with Tokugawa, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes Tokugawa against the cage but Tokugawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Pushkin keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Pushkin pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pushkin pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.#T2#
Pushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin works his way into side control.
Pushkin wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is looking to advance position but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Pushkin wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pushkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa is controlling Pushkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pushkin trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
Tokugawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pushkin is defended easily by Tokugawa.#CL2#
Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Pushkin decides to pull guard.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up. #SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pushkin working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkin controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pushkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pushkin has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Tokugawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokugawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tokugawa is continuing to stall.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Pushkin is looking to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin fails with the takedown.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tokugawa wants to clinch#TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokugawa's guard.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Tokugawa tries to pass.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tokugawa won't be happy with that.
Pushkin laying and praying for a moment but Tokugawa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Tokugawa is still trying to improve position.
Tokugawa moves into full guard.
Tokugawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Tokugawa wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him.
Tokugawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pushkin controls the pace.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Tokugawa trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokugawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Pushkin is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
Pushkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pushkin moves into full mount! Tokugawa won't be happy about that! #T4#
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.
Tokugawa prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Tokugawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tokugawa is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin controlling his opponent.
Pushkin fails to advance to Tokugawa's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tokugawa scores with a hook to the body. Pushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pushkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away.#TD#
Pushkin gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tokugawa!
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Tokugawa is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.#T1#
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Tokugawa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pushkin.
Tokugawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin working Tokugawa over with strikes here. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Tokugawa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.#SUB#
Pushkin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tokugawa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tokugawa and Pushkin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pushkin works to advance to full mount. Tokugawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tokugawa is holding on tight.
Pushkin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tokugawa's face.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. #SUB#
Pushkin has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Pushkin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Pushkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exotic wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic is trying to escape the position but Pushkin is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Exotic is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Exotic stops Pushkin from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Exotic is defending well.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
Pushkin advances to full mount.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pushkin dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin looking to control but Exotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Exotic prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Pushkin tries to control but Exotic wriggling away.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pushkin prevents Exotic from getting the reversal.
Pushkin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Exotic wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is landing with some decent strikes but Exotic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushkin wants to take his opponent's back but Exotic doesn't allow it.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.
Pushkin looking to control but Exotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin content just to control the position here.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Exotic tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine from mount but Exotic is having none of it.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pushkin clinches with his opponent.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Pushkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Exotic uses from the top position.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a triangle but Exotic pushes his legs off easily.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Exotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Exotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Exotic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pushkin looking to control.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Exotic from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Exotic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exotic is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Exotic passes into half guard.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Exotic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Exotic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Pushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Exotic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Exotic has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pushkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Exotic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Exotic trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Exotic wants to control the position but Pushkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Exotic is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin wants to take a breather but Exotic is having none of it.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Pushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Pushkin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pushkin 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. #T1##SUB#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pushkin stacks Exotic 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 Pushkin!#SUB2#
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Exotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Exotic working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Exotic is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Pushkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Exotic defends it well.
Exotic tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Exotic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Exotic manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB2#
Pushkin 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. Exotic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pushkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Pushkin on that attempt. #CL2#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Nogueira jumps into guard, dragging Pushkin to the mat.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Silverback MMA 🦍 inform us that Nogueira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for subs off his back but Pushkin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pushkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Nogueira#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pushkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass. #SUB#
Pushkin has his foot on Nogueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira stands and throws Pushkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Nogueira trying to control the action but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it. #T2#
Pushkin is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away. #SUB2#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushkin is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira wants to control but Pushkin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but Pushkin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nogueira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (5) Nogueira
Pushkin advances to half guard. #T3#
Nogueira trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.
Pushkin prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Pushkin stays in close to Nogueira's body and controls the position.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Nogueira trying to control the position here.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (7) Nogueira
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Pushkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (7) Nogueira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira 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: Pushkin (4) vs (9) Nogueira
Nogueira is pressing down on Pushkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pushkin is holding on for now.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Pushkin is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Nogueira is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pushkin as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira defends it easily.
Pushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkin, not yet. #SUB#
Pushkin has his foot on Nogueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (12) Nogueira
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pushkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Pushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pushkin struggling a bit here.
Pushkin sneaks back into half guard.
Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Nogueira passes into half guard.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Pushkin trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
#T8#
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it.
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Pushkin is keeping the position.
Nogueira is still trying to improve position.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up. #T9#
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (15) Nogueira#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pushkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nogueira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pushkin prevents Nogueira from moving into mount. #T10##SUB2#
Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin prevents Nogueira from moving into mount.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but Pushkin denies him. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pushkin! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (18) Nogueira
Pushkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira tries to control but Pushkin wriggling away.
Pushkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pushkin is looking to escape.
Nogueira controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Nogueira tries to take his opponent's back but Pushkin turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (6) vs (18) Nogueira
Pushkin trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Pushkin passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Pushkin eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira has his hands clasped together around Pushkin's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Pushkin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin wants to pass to mount but Nogueira is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogueira wins on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Diego Nogueira 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:
SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pushkin with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrjalya defends it easily.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkin is pulling down on Vrjalya's head to control his posture. #T1#
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Pushkin is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vrjalya 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.
Pushkin keeping hold of Vrjalya's head, controlling as best he can.
Pushkin is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pushkin won't allow Vrjalya to pass to mount.
Pushkin gets full guard.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pushkin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrjalya, who protects the arm well.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Pushkin lands some shots froms side control.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pushkin wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin 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 Vrjalya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is not content to let Pushkin control the position. #T4#
Pushkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin 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.
Vrjalya tries to bench press Pushkin off him but Pushkin keeps the position.
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 Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pushkin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrjalya can do to turn this around?
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vrjalya trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vrjalya is looking to get back to full guard here but Pushkin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pushkin advances to full mount.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Vrjalya to control.
Vrjalya 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.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrjalya manages to get to full guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Pushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrjalya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrjalya defends it well.
Vrjalya gets full guard.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Pushkin trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pushkin 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.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya wants to hit a sweep here but Pushkin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vrjalya there!
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin lands a big elbow.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vrjalya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pushkin shoots in and drives through. Vrjalya sprawls well.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pushkin works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Pushkin fails to advance to Vrjalya's back.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya holds on for dear life, controlling Pushkin's posture momentarily.
Vrjalya wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T3#
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vrjalya is working to get back to half guard.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Vrjalya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Vrjalya looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pushkin is trying to stick to Vrjalya's back but Vrjalya is turning into Pushkin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pushkin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vrjalya.
Pushkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pushkin, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
An out of breath Aleksandr Pushkin 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:
SMASH: Pushkin vs Krylov
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Pushkin saw that one coming.
Krylov cracks Pushkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pushkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krylov swivels and escapes.
Krylov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pushkin clinches up against the cage.
Pushkin letting Krylov take a breather here.
Pushkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krylov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Krylov won't allow it.
Krylov can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Pushkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Pushkin tightens his grip and picks Krylov up, before dumping him to the ground. Krylov manages to land in guard.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Krylov has his feet on Pushkin's thighs here. He's pushed Pushkin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pushkin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Anton Krylov 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:
SMASH: Pushkin vs Dredd
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pushkin.
#TD#
Pushkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dredd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pushkin 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 Dredd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pushkin 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.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dredd is trying to control Pushkin's posture but Pushkin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dredd is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkin sits in half guard. #T1#
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dredd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pushkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pushkin wants to pass to mount but Dredd is defending the position.
Pushkin is thwarting Dredd's attempts to control the position.
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dredd is defending against the submission attempts here by Pushkin.
Well, if Pushkin 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.
Pushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dredd trying to control from the bottom.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dredd keeps working. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pushkin moves into full mount! Dredd won't be happy about that!
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Dredd is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Dredd prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Dredd has given up his back.
Dredd trying to control the action but Pushkin just sinks the hooks in.
Dredd tries to break free.
Pushkin connects with a big shot to the side of Dredd's head.
#SUB#
Dredd is trying to roll into a better position but Pushkin has get a rear naked choke and Dredd is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin retains his middleweight title!
Aleksandr Pushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mukunzi vs Pushkin
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Mukunzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Pushkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pushkin shoots in but Mukunzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkin.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Pushkin counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Mukunzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Pushkin avoids it.
Mukunzi lands a jab.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Pushkin moves out of range.
#T2#
Pushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
Pushkin moves out of range of the body kick from Mukunzi.
Pushkin wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
Pushkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mukunzi.
Pushkin shoots in and drives through. Mukunzi sprawls well.
A low kick from Mukunzi is predictable there #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Pushkin stops Mukunzi from standing up.
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin pushes down on Mukunzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Mukunzi is defending well.
Pushkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Pushkin is taking a breather. Mukunzi 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.
Pushkin prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pushkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mukunzi is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mukunzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Pushkin with a poor takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pushkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mukunzi with a jab.
Mukunzi thuds his right hand into Pushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pushkin is defended easily by Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.#T1#
Mukunzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Pushkin avoids it easily.
Pushkin with the counter takedown but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Pushkin passes Mukunzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Mukunzi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for a kimura here but Mukunzi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pushkin's guard.
Pushkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Pushkin controlling the position.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pushkin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.
Pushkin is trying to keep Mukunzi in close.
Mukunzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mukunzi defends it easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mukunzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mukunzi continues to stall.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi postures up.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mukunzi is one step ahead there.
Pushkin working a defensive guard but Mukunzi passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Mukunzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Mukunzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pushkin is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pushkin feints the counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Pushkin blocks the low kick.
And Pushkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Mukunzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Pushkin tries to clinch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #CL2#
Pushkin instigates a clinch.
Pushkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.#T2#
Mukunzi is working Pushkin over against the cage.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Pushkin jumps guard but Mukunzi stands there with Pushkin around his waist. Pushkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Mukunzi #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pushkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Pushkin's back. He's all about the action.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Pushkin wants to advance to full mount but Mukunzi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Pushkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Mukunzi - just one landing.
Pushkin staying out of range there.
Pushkin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin shoots for a takedown but Mukunzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Pushkin is rocked!#T1#
Pushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pushkin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
Mukunzi jabs Pushkin right on the nose. Pushkin blinks but takes it well.
Pushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
Pushkin moves forwards but Mukunzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Pushkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mukunzi is trying to defend but Pushkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pushkin seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Mukunzi keeping control of the position.
Pushkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Pushkin with a couple of short strikes.
Mukunzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Pushkin has taken his back - oops!
Mukunzi is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mukunzi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Mukunzi wants to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tries to get the hooks in deep but Mukunzi pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Pushkin has his arm under Mukunzi's chin here. Game over son! Pushkin squeezes tightly and Mukunzi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Aleksandr Pushkin 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:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Pushkin gets a double leg takedown into Drake's guard.
Pushkin 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.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pushkin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin passes into half guard.
Pushkin wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drake is looking to escape.
Drake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pushkin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Pushkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pushkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkin sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake tries to kick Pushkin off but Pushkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake cracks Pushkin with an open hand slap.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pushkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pushkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drake quickly recovers to half guard.
Pushkin trying to advance position but Drake counters by regaining guard.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pushkin is controlling him. #T4#
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake wants to stand but Pushkin is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pushkin controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Pushkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drake cracks Pushkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Pushkin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drake manages to circle out of the way.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Pushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drake is wriggling around but Pushkin manages to pass to half guard.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pushkin prevents Drake from standing back up.
#T1#
Pushkin controlling the action here.
Pushkin stops Drake from getting back to his feet.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkin stops Drake from getting back to his feet.
Pushkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drake is trying to stand up here but Pushkin is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake swings for the body but Pushkin moves out of range.
Pushkin tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pushkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Drake misses.
Pushkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Pushkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drake was covering up waiting for the punch and Pushkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Drake wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him. #T3#
Pushkin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Drake is working away.
Pushkin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Drake tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pushkin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pushkin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Drake's head.#SUB#
Pushkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Drake fending off the submission attempt from Pushkin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pushkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Pushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake misses with a looping left.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkin.
Pushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Jab by Drake.
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pushkin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pushkin tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Pushkin.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake misses with a hook. Pushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pushkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drake misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pushkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pushkin pushing down on Drake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Drake is trying to stand.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkin sits in half guard.
Well, if Pushkin 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.
Drake is trying to stand up here but Pushkin is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkin sits in half guard.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pushkin has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Pushkin tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake takes a swing at Pushkin's ribcage but misses.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake throws a hook but Pushkin avoids it easily.
Drake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Pushkin shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Pushkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pushkin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drake.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pushkin dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Pushkin's head and hops out.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Pushkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Pushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a shoot takedown. Drake fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Bobby Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake pushes Pushkin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pushkin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pushkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
Our winner, Aleksandr Pushkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pushkin as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Stojnic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stojnic is looking to take a break and control but Pushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkin is looking to reverse the position.
Pushkin keeping his opponent close.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojnic working away.
Pushkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stojnic's best efforts.
Pushkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Berloga, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pushkin is positioning himself well to prevent Stojnic advancing to mount.
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pushkin 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#
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Stojnic from controlling successfully.
Stojnic stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.#SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stojnic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin pulls Stojnic in close to his closed guard and prevents Stojnic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stojnic is aware though and is defending well.
Pushkin is pulling down on Stojnic's head to control his posture.
Stojnic preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a triangle but Stojnic pushes his legs off easily.
Stojnic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stojnic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pushkin's body to avoid the submission. Pushkin has instead reached around Stojnic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pushkin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksandr Pushkin!
A victorious Aleksandr Pushkin 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:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pushkin gets a double leg takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Penn
Pushkin won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn pulls Pushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pushkin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn managing to control the position.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Penn is pulling down on Pushkin's head. It's preventing any offense from Pushkin, at least for the moment.
Pushkin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn is trying to control the position but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin is looking to pass into half guard but Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (2) Penn#T3#
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (2) vs (5) Penn
Pushkin is looking to reverse the position.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pushkin controls the position for a moment.
Penn is staying tight to Pushkin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Penn controls the position from side control.
Pushkin tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
Pushkin is not content to let Penn control the position.
Pushkin struggling a bit here.#T6#
Pushkin tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Pushkin is not content to let Penn control the position.
Pushkin manages to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7##SUB#
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pushkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8##SUB#
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.
Penn won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkin wants to hit a sweep here but Penn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pushkin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (2) vs (8) Penn#T9#
Pushkin 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: Pushkin (4) vs (8) Penn
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn controlling the position.#T10#
Penn is trying to control the position but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin passes into half guard. #T11#
Pushkin trying to control from Penn's half guard. Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn is pulling down on Pushkin's head to control his posture.
Pushkin forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Pushkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pushkin is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage.
Penn won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Pushkin is taking a breather. Penn 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.
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Penn 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.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Penn pulls Pushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Penn wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Pushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (10) Penn
Pushkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (6) vs (10) Penn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Pushkin passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 10 to 6.
A relieved looking Luke Penn 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:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Abdul Karim with that takedown attempt.
Pushkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin has his foot on Abdul Karim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdul Karim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Pushkin trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Abdul Karim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Pushkin controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Pushkin looking to control.
Pushkin is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for subs off his back but Abdul Karim has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pushkin wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T3#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Pushkin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pushkin with the active half guard here but Abdul Karim passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (0) Pushkin
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Pushkin#T4#
Abdul Karim trying to control the hands but Pushkin won't let him. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for the RNC.
Pushkin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Abdul Karim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Abdul Karim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Abdul Karim can't escape the position.
#T6#
Abdul Karim trying to control but not successfully.
Pushkin trying to control momentarily.
Pushkin doesn't have the hooks in and Abdul Karim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (4) Pushkin
Abdul Karim pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7##SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pushkin is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin manages to get to full guard.
Pushkin 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: Abdul Karim (7) vs (6) Pushkin#T8#
Pushkin not doing much here.
Pushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pushkin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (9) Pushkin
Abdul Karim tries to lock up and control but Pushkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdul Karim can't escape the position.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Pushkin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Abdul Karim (7) vs (12) Pushkin
Abdul Karim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pushkin controls the action.
Abdul Karim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Pushkin is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Abdul Karim has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pushkin has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Abdul Karim taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pushkin doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Moncey napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Moncey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pushkin controlling the position. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Moncey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Moncey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin wants to control but De Moncey is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Pushkin swings around for an armbar but De Moncey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pushkin's guard.#SUB#
Pushkin working for a triangle but De Moncey defends it easily.
I've been told that De Moncey has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Moncey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Moncey defends well.#SUB#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but De Moncey defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but De Moncey defends easily.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
Pushkin is trying to keep De Moncey in close.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pushkin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Moncey frees his head nicely. Oh but Pushkin has switched to an armbar! De Moncey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin 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 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pushkin tries to avoid it but Doe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pushkin to the ground. Pushkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doe wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Pushkin with that takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Doe 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.
Aleksandr Pushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Doe. No joy for Pushkin on that attempt.
Doe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doe wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Pushkin closes the distance and pushes Doe back into the cage.
Doe is working for takedown but Pushkin is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Pushkin wants the takedown. Doe is fighting it off but Pushkin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doe's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Doe
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #T1#
Doe has control of Pushkin's left arm, preventing Pushkin from doing any damage.
Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Doe managing to control the position.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #T3#
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Pushkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Pushkin stays in close to Doe's body and controls the position. #T4#
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Doe wants to control the position but Pushkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pushkin prevents Doe from improving his position.
Pushkin controlling the action here.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Doe moves into full guard.
Doe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Doe controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Doe wants to improve his position but instead Pushkin has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Pushkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Pushkin is looking to advance position but Doe won't allow it.
Pushkin controlling the pace.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pushkin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Doe
Pushkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9#
Pushkin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Pushkin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (7) vs (0) Doe
Doe is looking to improve his position but Pushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Doe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
Pushkin wants to take Doe's back but he can't do it this time.
Doe is looking to improve his position but Pushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Doe is looking to improve his position but Pushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pushkin tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pushkin clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pushkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Makarov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pushkin to the mat. Pushkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Berloga inform us that Pushkin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Makarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pushkin trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Pushkin has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
Pushkin working a defensive guard but Makarov passes into half guard.
#T2#
Makarov is taking a breather. Pushkin 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.
Pushkin trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makarov in particular looking to stall.
Makarov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Pushkin
Makarov tries to advance to mount but Pushkin denies him. #T3#
Makarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pushkin prevents Makarov from improving position.
Pushkin is trying to improve his position.
Makarov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pushkin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Makarov working away.#T4#
Makarov tries to advance to mount but Pushkin instead regains half guard.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Pushkin defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov moves into full mount! Pushkin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (8) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Pushkin 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.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov is thwarting Pushkin's attempts to control the position.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Pushkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg. #T6#
Makarov is looking to pass Pushkin's guard but actually Pushkin recovers to full guard.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makarov is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin working a defensive guard here.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
#T8#
Makarov controlling from the top position.
Pushkin controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Pushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkin, not yet. #T9#
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Pushkin is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.
Makarov pushes down on Pushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makarov is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Pushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin working a defensive guard but Makarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (11) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Makarov taking a breather here. #T11#
Makarov works to advance to full mount. Pushkin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (13) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pushkin trying to get back to full guard but Makarov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (16) vs (0) Pushkin
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pushkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Makarov has a good base and remains in mount.
Makarov is looking to work his way around to Pushkin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Pushkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pushkin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pushkin regains half guard.
Makarov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (19) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin is looking to get to half guard.
Makarov looking to control but Pushkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Pushkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Pushkin is working to get back to half guard.
Makarov fails to move to back control.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Bar#SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (0) vs (5) Bar
Pushkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pushkin trying to control from the bottom.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar not doing much here.
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Pushkin is positioning himself well to prevent Bar advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to control but Bar is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Bar seems content to control.
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Pushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin manages to get to full guard.
Bar won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Pushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Pushkin pulls Bar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pushkin controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Pushkin looking to control.
#SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pushkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bar has picked Pushkin up and slammed him! Pushkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Bar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (0) vs (8) Bar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Bar has control of an arm but Pushkin manages to advance to Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pushkin (4) vs (8) Bar
Bar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
Bar 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.
Pushkin avoiding Bar 's attempts to control his hands.
Pushkin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.#SUB#
Bar 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 Pushkin gets his way!
#T4#
Pushkin 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.
Bar is keeping busy.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin controls the action.
Bar can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bar for a finish. #T5##SUB#
Pushkin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bar's chin but Bar turns very nicely into Pushkin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (10) Bar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pushkin looking to control.
Bar trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bar has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.
Pushkin looking to control but Bar passes into half guard.
#T6#
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pushkin trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pushkin wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
#T7#
Pushkin is trying to control but Bar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (13) Bar
Pushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pushkin tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Bar maintains control.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Pushkin wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Pushkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.
Bar is looking to work his way around to Pushkin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pushkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar trying to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Pushkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Pushkin 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.
Bar prevents Pushkin from improving his position.
Pushkin is looking to control Bar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pushkin avoid being mounted?#T10##SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bar won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Pushkin wants to sweep but Bar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (16) Bar#T11#
Pushkin regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Bar seems content to control.
Let's hope that Bar 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.
Bar wants to free his trapped foot but Pushkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pushkin wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Bar prevents Pushkin from improving his position.
Bar content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (19) Bar
Pushkin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Pushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura but Pushkin is defending well.
Pushkin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (4) vs (21) Bar
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.#T14#
Pushkin working to try and regain half guard.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pushkin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (4) vs (24) Bar
Pushkin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Bar won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 24 to 4. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Black instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pushkin drags the fight down to the ground.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.
Pushkin controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. #SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Pushkin 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: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Black
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pushkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Black 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.
Pushkin'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#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkin pulls his head out easily.
Pushkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Black#T3#
Pushkin prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Pushkin moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (8) vs (0) Black
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pushkin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Black 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 Pushkin gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin tries to keep control of the position but Black is staying busy.#T4#
Black tries to roll but Pushkin sticks to his back.
Black trying to control but not successfully.
Black is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Black looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
I really don't envy Black right now.
#SUB#
Pushkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pushkin controls the action.#T5#
Black is trying to break free.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Black is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Black is not content to let Pushkin control the position.#T6#
Black gets full guard.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Pushkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin 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 Black. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (11) vs (0) Black
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin takes a little break here. Black wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Pushkin trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Pushkin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (13) vs (0) Black
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pushkin controlling the pace for now. #T8##SUB#
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Pushkin moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (16) vs (0) Black
Pushkin has good solid back control here.
Black wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Black knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Black for a finish.
Pushkin keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
#T9#
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Black breaks Pushkin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (16) vs (2) Black
Black passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black trying to pass the guard but Pushkin defending well.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Black wants to pass to mount but Pushkin is defending the position.
Black works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (16) vs (5) Black
Pushkin regains half guard.#SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pushkin actively working from the bottom here.
Black wants to control but Pushkin is keeping him busy.
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#T11#
Pushkin is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Pushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pushkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Black is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T13#
Black passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Black 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.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (16) vs (8) Black
Black trying to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Black prevents Pushkin from getting the reversal.#T14##SUB2#
Black has control of Pushkin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pushkin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pushkin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black wants to pass to mount but Pushkin is defending the position.
Pushkin gets full guard.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pushkin circles away.
Majere shoots in for a takedown but Pushkin shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pushkin 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.
Majere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin wants to counter with a clinch but Majere pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denubis Majere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majere 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.#TD2#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Pushkin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T1#
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Majere is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Pushkin
I would not like to be Majere right now.
#T3#
It looks like Pushkin 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.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pushkin trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pushkin's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Pushkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (10) Pushkin
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Majere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pushkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #T6##SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Pushkin advances to half guard.
Pushkin is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pushkin in particular looking to stall.
Majere is looking to control Pushkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin trying to control the pace. #T10#
Pushkin is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Majere is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
#T11#
Majere is pressing down on Pushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Majere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (10) Pushkin#T12#
Pushkin seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Majere pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere trying to mount his opponent but Pushkin defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pushkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin is trying to keep Majere in close.
#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14##SUB2#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkin, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (12) Pushkin
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin wins on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Aleksandr Pushkin 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 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Pushkin rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly wants a takedown.
#TD#
Pushkin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Kelly
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #T1#
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Pushkin controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Glory 4 Boxing inform us that Kelly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pushkin advances to half guard.
Pushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2#
Kelly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pushkin has picked Kelly up and slammed him! Kelly can't keep hold of the triangle and Pushkin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Kelly#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pushkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pushkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pushkin is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Kelly is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkin sits in half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Pushkin forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly trying to control but Pushkin postures up.
#T6#
Pushkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pushkin forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Kelly defends it.
Pushkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly is looking to control Pushkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Pushkin defends easily.
Pushkin stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (8) vs (0) Kelly
Pushkin just content to control the position.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Pushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kelly is not content to let Pushkin control the position. #T9#
Pushkin working away.
Kelly tries to bench press Pushkin off him but Pushkin keeps the position.
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pushkin is just content to waste time from the top position. Kelly takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkin pulls his head out easily.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg. #T11#
Pushkin trying to control the pace.
Pushkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (11) vs (0) Kelly
Pushkin trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Pushkin controlling from mount. #T12#
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Pushkin'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.
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Kelly wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pushkin is looking to take Kelly's back but instead Kelly gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pushkin wants to free his trapped foot but Kelly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kelly is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin is really struggling to control Kelly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kelly won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Aleksandr Pushkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ozymandias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a shoot takedown. Ozymandias fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias pulls Pushkin in to control the position.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pushkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ozymandias 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.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pushkin trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
Pushkin controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Pushkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ozymandias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ozymandias 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.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T2#
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Pushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pushkin working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Pushkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Pushkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pushkin. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Pushkin
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias avoids the attempt from Pushkin to control.
Pushkin can't escape the position.
Pushkin tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Pushkin is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin 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.#T5#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Pushkin
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pushkin is in bad spot here.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T6#
Pushkin trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pushkin biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Pushkin trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pushkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pushkin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Pushkin looks to control.
I really don't envy Pushkin right now.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pushkin's body.
Ozymandias not allowing Pushkin to control his hands. #T8#
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Pushkin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias not allowing Pushkin to control his hands.
Good control from Ozymandias.#T9#
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pushkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Pushkin tries to buck him off.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Pushkin breaks Ozymandias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (4) Pushkin
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ozymandias controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is pushing down on Ozymandias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozymandias is fighting to maintain full guard but Pushkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozymandias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (4) Pushkin#T12#
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is pushing down on Pushkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pushkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Pushkin is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pushkin avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Pushkin wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Pushkin is defending well.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Pushkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pushkin.
Pushkin is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias pushes down on Pushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Pushkin defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Cyrus Ozymandias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pushkin has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pushkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Pushkin jumps guard.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Well, if Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo is controlling the pace.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Rhodeo prevents Pushkin from improving his position.#T2#
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Rhodeo seems content to control.#T3#
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
Pushkin is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhodeo from advancing position.
Rhodeo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#T6#
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pushkin is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Pushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Pushkin content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Rhodeo controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#T8#
Pushkin happy to just control the position for now.
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Rhodeo blocks the move with his legs.
Pushkin wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Pushkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pushkin wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Pushkin is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rhodeo is controlling Pushkin's trapped leg to prevent Pushkin from advancing to side control.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo controlling the position.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo looking to control.
#T11#
Rhodeo pulls Pushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo 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.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Rhodeo has his hands on Pushkin's head, controlling the position.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13##SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pushkin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo controlling Pushkin's posture.
Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodeo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (5) Rhodeo
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Pushkin is heads and Rhodeo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Pushkin 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 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Doe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pushkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (4) vs (0) Pushkin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pushkin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (6) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin is just holding on here. Doe manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (9) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Doe breaks the grip.
Doe wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Pushkin is really stuck here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is keeping busy.
Doe biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1#
Doe keeps control of the position as Pushkin tries to break free.
Pushkin is still trying to improve position.
Will Doe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Doe is riding his opponent, not letting Pushkin buck him off.
Pushkin tries to break free.
Doe controlling from the back.
Doe controlling well, preventing Pushkin from escaping the position.
#T2#
Doe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pushkin wants to control his opponent's hands but Doe gets his hands free.
Doe keeps control of the position as Pushkin tries to break free.
Doe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Will Doe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Doe working for a choke but Pushkin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pushkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Doe controlling the position well here. Pushkin rolled but Doe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pushkin tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doe gets his hands free as Pushkin looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe controlling well, preventing Pushkin from escaping the position.
#T5#
Doe gets his hands free as Pushkin looks to control.
Pushkin prevents Doe from getting a body triangle.
Pushkin really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Doe's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Pushkin tries to roll but Doe sticks to his back.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doe controlling the positon.
Doe not allowing Pushkin to control his hands.
Will Doe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pushkin is in bad spot here.
Pushkin breaks Doe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (9) vs (2) Pushkin
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doe wants to improve his position but Pushkin is controlling well.
Pushkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (9) vs (5) Pushkin
Doe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9##SUB2#
Pushkin goes for an armbar but Doe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (11) vs (5) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Doe postures up. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doe passes into half guard.
Doe content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pushkin won't allow Doe to pass to mount.
Pushkin is looking to get back to full guard here but Doe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (14) vs (5) Pushkin
Pushkin tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Pushkin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (16) vs (5) Pushkin
Pushkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
Pushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Pushkin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pushkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doe moves into full mount! Pushkin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (19) vs (5) Pushkin
Pushkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Doe postures up. #T13##SUB2#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pushkin has an active guard here but Doe has managed to pass into half guard.
Doe controlling the pace.
Pushkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Doe is trying to control. Pushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Pushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pushkin pulls Doe in to control the position.
Pushkin 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!
Pushkin wants to control the position but Doe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Doe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
After winning the bout, John Doe 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 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 12 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Pushkin
Pushkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pushkin wants to control but Hlervu postures up.#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushkin is defending well.
Pushkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu has control of an arm but Pushkin manages to advance to Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (4) Pushkin
Pushkin keeps control of the position as Hlervu tries to break free.
Hlervu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
#T1#
Pushkin biding his time, controlling Hlervu.
Pushkin is trying to stick to Hlervu's back but Hlervu is turning into Pushkin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pushkin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hlervu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (6) vs (4) Pushkin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up. #SUB2#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Hlervu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pushkin has an active guard here but Hlervu has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Pushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pushkin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hlervu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pushkin has tightened it up now! Hlervu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pushkin leaves Laperierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Pushkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (2) Laperierre
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is looking to pass into half guard but Laperierre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laperierre is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (4) Laperierre
Pushkin is pulling down on Laperierre's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Pushkin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre 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 Pushkin. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pushkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Laperierre taking a breather here.
Pushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre slows the pace down.
Pushkin is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Pushkin is letting Laperierre control him for a moment. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pushkin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Laperierre easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (2) vs (9) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Pushkin is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Pushkin stops Laperierre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Pushkin wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Pushkin is trying to reverse the position but instead Laperierre has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (2) vs (12) Laperierre
Pushkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Berloga, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laperierre is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
What can Pushkin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pushkin prevents Laperierre from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Pushkin is really stuck here.
Good control from Laperierre.
It looks like Laperierre 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.
Pushkin wants to control his opponent's hands but Laperierre gets his hands free.
Laperierre is looking to control Pushkin but Pushkin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Pushkin tries to break free.
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Laperierre breaks the grip.
Laperierre is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
Pushkin staying busy and making it hard for Laperierre to control.
Laperierre controlling well, preventing Pushkin from escaping the position.
Pushkin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pushkin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laperierre.
Pushkin is really stuck here.
#T9#
Laperierre wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Pushkin can't escape the position.
Laperierre wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Pushkin is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Laperierre looking for the RNC.
Laperierre controlling well, preventing Pushkin from escaping the position.
Pushkin breaks Laperierre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (12) Laperierre
Laperierre is controlling Pushkin's posture.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pushkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin 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. #T11#
Pushkin stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (7) vs (12) Laperierre
Laperierre is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin is really struggling to control Laperierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pushkin staying calm.
Laperierre is trying to control Pushkin's posture but Pushkin avoids it. #T12#
Pushkin tries to advance to mount but Laperierre instead regains half guard.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Laperierre trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Laperierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Ian Laperierre 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Flenderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flenderson showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Flenderson
Pushkin is controlling Flenderson's trapped leg to prevent Flenderson from advancing to side control.
Pushkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Berloga, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Flenderson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pushkin.
Pushkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Pushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flenderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (2) Flenderson#T2#
Pushkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flenderson being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flenderson's guard.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Pushkin wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it. #T4#
Pushkin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flenderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (4) Flenderson
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (4) Flenderson
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin 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.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Flenderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
Pushkin stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pushkin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (7) vs (4) Flenderson#T7#
Pushkin wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Flenderson prevents Pushkin from moving into mount.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Flenderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Pushkin dominates the positioning.
Flenderson is not content to let Pushkin control the position. #T8#
Flenderson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Flenderson wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
Flenderson is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
A lull in the action here as Pushkin stalls from top position.#T9#
Flenderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is defending well.
Pushkin stalling.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Pushkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Flenderson is a slippery customer.
Flenderson wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pushkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flenderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Pushkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Flenderson is retaining full guard.
Pushkin stands and throws Flenderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (10) vs (4) Flenderson#SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Flenderson is not content to let Pushkin control the position. #T12#
Pushkin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (12) vs (4) Flenderson
Flenderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pushkin trying to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flenderson tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Flenderson is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Pushkin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Aleksandr Pushkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Akerfeldt shoots for a takedown but Pushkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Pushkin gets caught napping as Akerfeldt dives in and scores a takedown. Pushkin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Akerfeldt#SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Pushkin is keeping the position.
Akerfeldt trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Akerfeldt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akerfeldt has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akerfeldt is working away from the top position though.
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Pushkin trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akerfeldt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akerfeldt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but Akerfeldt defends easily.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Akerfeldt from controlling successfully.
Pushkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (2) Akerfeldt#T2#
Akerfeldt keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Akerfeldt 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.
Pushkin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Pushkin tries to advance to mount but Akerfeldt denies him.
Akerfeldt is looking to regain half guard here but Pushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pushkin 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 Akerfeldt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akerfeldt for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Akerfeldt tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akerfeldt is trying to control Pushkin's posture but Pushkin avoids it. #SUB#
Pushkin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Akerfeldt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pushkin yanks on the arm and Akerfeldt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pushkin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 388
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pushkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Pushkin trying to control the pace.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage.
Lima trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Pushkin is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pushkin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Pushkin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mulligan won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mulligan (0) vs (4) Pushkin
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulligan keeps working.
Pushkin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulligan'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.
Mulligan is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Mulligan blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin gets to mount! Mulligan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (6) Pushkin
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Pushkin 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.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Mulligan stops Pushkin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pushkin looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulligan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pushkin trying to control but Mulligan is having none of it. #T3#
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position but Pushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Pushkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Pushkin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
Pushkin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control.
Mulligan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mulligan defends it well. #T6#
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Pushkin looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Mulligan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Pushkin takes Mulligan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mulligan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (0) vs (9) Pushkin
Pushkin wants to control the position but Mulligan frees himself and scrambles - Pushkin manages to regain control in side control.
Mulligan is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin controlling from side mount.
Mulligan is trying to improve his position.
Pushkin controls the position. #T8#
Pushkin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (11) Pushkin
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Mulligan is trying desperately to improve position.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mulligan defends it well. #T9#
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Mulligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pushkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount but Pushkin keeps good control and instead manages to take Mulligan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (0) vs (14) Pushkin
Mulligan trying to control the position but Pushkin manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Mulligan fending off the submission attempt from Pushkin.
Pushkin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10##SUB2#
Pushkin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mulligan trying to control the action but Pushkin just sinks the hooks in.
Pushkin is controlling the position but Mulligan somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Pushkin is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it. #T11#
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Pushkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mulligan defends it well.
Pushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mulligan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulligan wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mulligan tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13##SUB#
Mulligan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin trying to control the pace.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is defending well.
Mulligan is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin trying to mount his opponent but Mulligan defends it. #T14#
Pushkin wants to control but Mulligan is keeping him busy.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pushkin wants to free his trapped foot but Mulligan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pushkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (17) Pushkin#SUB2#
Mulligan tries to improve his position but Pushkin has taken his back! Pushkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mulligan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pushkin pushes Mulligan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
A victorious Aleksandr Pushkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascoigne darts in looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets double underhooks and turns Gascoigne into the cage.
Pushkin jumps guard but Gascoigne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gascoigne goes for a takedown attempt but Pushkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Gascoigne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gascoigne is defended easily by Pushkin.#TD2#
Pushkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Pushkin
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pushkin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gascoigne looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pushkin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gascoigne is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pushkin lets go of the hold and Gascoigne can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Pushkin!
A relieved looking Aleksandr Pushkin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Pushkin dives in and scores a takedown into Vizcarrondo 's guard.#SUB#
Pushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pushkin won't allow Vizcarrondo to sweep him here.
Pushkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vizcarrondo is looking to regain half guard here but Pushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pushkin taking a breather here.
Vizcarrondo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Vizcarrondo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vizcarrondo is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Vizcarrondo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Vizcarrondo is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vizcarrondo , who protects the arm well.
Vizcarrondo is letting Pushkin control him for a moment.
Vizcarrondo is trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Vizcarrondo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vizcarrondo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vizcarrondo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vizcarrondo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vizcarrondo is looking to escape. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Vizcarrondo is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Pushkin takes Vizcarrondo 's back.
Vizcarrondo wants to escape the position.
Vizcarrondo is still trying to improve position.
Vizcarrondo looks winded!#SUB#
Pushkin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Pushkin working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Pushkin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vizcarrondo is doing well to defend. Pushkin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vizcarrondo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabatory gets a double leg takedown into Pushkin's guard.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a triangle but Sabatory pushes his legs off easily.
Sabatory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pushkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pushkin pulls Sabatory in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sabatory throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pushkin's body to avoid the submission. Pushkin has instead reached around Sabatory's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pushkin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksandr Pushkin!
A relieved looking Aleksandr Pushkin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sukarman napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukarman can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Pushkin is working to tighten his grip on Sukarman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sukarman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pushkin is really squeezing tight and eventually Sukarman passes out! Pushkin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Sutarjo Sukarman spoke after the fight, saying 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxing Champ dives in and grabs Pushkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes down on Boxing Champ's head and hops out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pushkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boxing Champ.
Pushkin is working for takedown but Boxing Champ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boxing Champ wants to take the fight to the mat but Pushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Boxing Champ has picked Pushkin up - he's going for a ride! Boxing Champ dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (2) vs (0) Pushkin
Boxing Champ is keen to just control but Pushkin is a slippery customer.
Boxing Champ controlling the pace. #SUB#
Boxing Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Pushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Boxing Champ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pushkin is refusing to be controlled, as Boxing Champ sits in half guard.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Boxing Champ has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin 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: Boxing Champ (2) vs (2) Pushkin
Boxing Champ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Boxing Champ is a slippery customer.#T3#
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boxing Champ gets back to full guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Boxing Champ keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
It looks like Pushkin 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.
Pushkin is continuing to stall.
Boxing Champ looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxing Champ, not yet.
Pushkin 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Boxing Champ keeps moving. #T5#
Pushkin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxing Champ (2) vs (5) Pushkin
Boxing Champ is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Boxing Champ is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin controlling the position. #SUB2#
Pushkin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boxing Champ rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pushkin's guard! Nice work there by Boxing Champ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (4) vs (5) Pushkin
Boxing Champ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pushkin 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.#T7#
Pushkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Boxing Champ pushes down on Pushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Boxing Champ has control of the leg.
Well, if Boxing Champ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Boxing Champ 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#
Pushkin is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxing Champ seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Boxing Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Pushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pushkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pushkin looking to control.
#T9#
Boxing Champ pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.#SUB#
Boxing Champ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pushkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxing Champ.
Pushkin is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.#T10#
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Boxing Champ keeps him under control.
Well, if Boxing Champ 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.
Boxing Champ is looking to take a break and control but Pushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Boxing Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Pushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxing Champ is trying to control the action in half guard but Pushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin moves into full guard.
Pushkin controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Pushkin is trying to hold Boxing Champ in close to prevent damage but Boxing Champ has managed to pass into half guard.
Boxing Champ trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pushkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pushkin.#T12#
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxing Champ passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxing Champ (7) vs (5) Pushkin#SUB#
Boxing Champ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
Boxing Champ tries for a kimura but Pushkin is defending well.
Boxing Champ tries to move to mount but Pushkin blocks the move with his legs.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Boxing Champ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Boxing Champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pushkin, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Boxing Champ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Boxing Champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pushkin, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Champ takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Chame Boxing Champ very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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