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Event:
Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sovotnikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sovotnikov looks to land a left hand but Maitonaama moved out of range nicely.
Maitonaama scores with a punch to the head.
Maitonaama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sovotnikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maitonaama slips a jab and a cross from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Maitonaama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Sovotnikov with that takedown attempt.
Sovotnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maitonaama defends it nicely.
Maitonaama takes a swing at Sovotnikov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Maitonaama closes the distance and pushes Sovotnikov back into the cage.#TD#
Maitonaama manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sovotnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sovotnikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Sovotnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sovotnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sovotnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sovotnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sovotnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Sovotnikov pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sovotnikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sovotnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sovotnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Sovotnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Sovotnikov wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Sovotnikov looking to sit in guard and control but Maitonaama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Maitonaama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sovotnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maitonaama, into his guard. #REVB#
Sovotnikov throws an elbow that misses. Maitonaama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sovotnikov's guard. Nice move by Maitonaama!#REVR#
Sovotnikov keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama preventing the sweep. #T3#
Maitonaama trying to move into half guard but instead Sovotnikov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Maitonaama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maitonaama tries to get out of the position.
Maitonaama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sovotnikov postures up in Maitonaama's guard and throws a big left but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sovotnikov postures up.
Maitonaama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Sovotnikov looking to pass the guard.
Sovotnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sovotnikov throws a strike but Maitonaama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sovotnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maitonaama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sovotnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sovotnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Aslak Maitonaama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maitonaama ducks under a wild hook from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Maitonaama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sovotnikov misses with a body kick.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maitonaama throws out a loose jab but Sovotnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sovotnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Maitonaama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maitonaama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sovotnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Maitonaama, looking for a takedown. Sovotnikov pushes Maitonaama against the cage but Maitonaama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Sovotnikov misses.
Maitonaama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Maitonaama gets caught flat footed, as Sovotnikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Sovotnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Sovotnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maitonaama is keeping the position for now.
Maitonaama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sovotnikov is one step ahead there. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sovotnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maitonaama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sovotnikov throwing strikes from guard but Maitonaama blocks nicely.
Sovotnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sovotnikov postures up in Maitonaama's guard and throws a big left but Maitonaama blocks it.
Sovotnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sovotnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sovotnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maitonaama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maitonaama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sovotnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Sovotnikov misses.
Maitonaama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sovotnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maitonaama counters with a stiff right hand.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the head.
Maitonaama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sovotnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Maitonaama closes the distance and pushes Sovotnikov back into the cage.
Maitonaama managing to block the knees to the body from Sovotnikov.
#T3#
Sovotnikov tries to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling the position.
Sovotnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maitonaama is defending well for now.
Sovotnikov is trying to break free.
Sovotnikov tries to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling the position.
Maitonaama lands with a short shot to the head.
Sovotnikov is trying to break free.
Maitonaama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sovotnikov's efforts to push away.
Maitonaama leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sovotnikov fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sovotnikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maitonaama's brow.
Maitonaama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sovotnikovs head.
Sovotnikov tries to stall but Maitonaama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maitonaama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maitonaama stops a takedown attempt from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Maitonaama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sovotnikov is working for takedown but Maitonaama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aslak Maitonaama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maitonaama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sovotnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Maitonaama gets control of Sovotnikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maitonaama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position but Sovotnikov postures up.
Maitonaama is really struggling to control Sovotnikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sovotnikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sovotnikov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sovotnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maitonaama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sovotnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Maitonaama's legs - danger averted.
Sovotnikov postures up in Maitonaama's guard and throws a big left but Maitonaama blocks it. #SUB#
Maitonaama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sovotnikov is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Maitonaama tests Sovotnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sovotnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sovotnikov throws a looping overhand right but Maitonaama ducks down to avoid it.
Maitonaama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a right and a left that Maitonaama avoids nicely.
Sovotnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Maitonaama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Sovotnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Sovotnikov is keeping the position.
Maitonaama won't allow Sovotnikov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama wants to control from the top but Sovotnikov keeps moving.
Sovotnikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sovotnikov is pulling down on Maitonaama's head. It's preventing any offense from Maitonaama, at least for the moment.
Sovotnikov keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maitonaama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sovotnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maitonaama slips a jab from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sovotnikov on the side of the head.
Aslak Maitonaama is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Maitonaama catches Sovotnikov right on the button with a cross.
Alexander Sovotnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sovotnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sovotnikov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Maitonaama is trying to control but Sovotnikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Maitonaama controlling the pace for now.
Maitonaama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aslak Maitonaama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sovotnikov tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Sovotnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Sovotnikov is still trying to improve position.
Maitonaama tries to control but Sovotnikov wriggling away.
Sovotnikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maitonaama trying to control but Sovotnikov is having none of it.
Sovotnikov is controlling an arm, preventing Maitonaama from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alexander Sovotnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslak Maitonaama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maitonaama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sovotnikov is looking to escape.
Sovotnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Maitonaama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sovotnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maitonaama wants to control the pace but Sovotnikov is squirming around nicely.
Maitonaama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sovotnikov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Maitonaama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maitonaama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Maitonaama! |
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Event:
Highland 25
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Sovotnikov moves to clinch but Spotter breaks away
and Spotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sovotnikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spotter with a hook.#ROC2#Sovotnikov is rocked!
Spotter throws a pinpoint strike between Sovotnikov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sovotnikov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Spotter scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Spotter! |
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Event:
Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith tests Sovotnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sovotnikov moves out of range easily.
Sovotnikov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sovotnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Sovotnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sovotnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sovotnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sovotnikov throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sovotnikov off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sovotnikov moves out of range easily.
Sovotnikov misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Sovotnikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Sovotnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sovotnikov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Sovotnikov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Sovotnikov has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sovotnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sovotnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Sovotnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Sovotnikov is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sovotnikov has his back to the cage.
Sovotnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sovotnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sovotnikov avoids it.#T2##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Sovotnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander Sovotnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sovotnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sovotnikov throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Sovotnikov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sovotnikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Sovotnikov.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sovotnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sovotnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
#T3#
Sovotnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sovotnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sovotnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sovotnikov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Sovotnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sovotnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sovotnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sovotnikov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Sovotnikov 's knee.
Sovotnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Sovotnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sovotnikov misses with a straight left.
Sovotnikov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Sovotnikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovotnikov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Sovotnikov throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Sovotnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov misses with a looping right.
Sovotnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sovotnikov.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a combination. Sovotnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sovotnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sovotnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook.
Smith cracks Sovotnikov with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sovotnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sovotnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sovotnikov is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sovotnikov lands a jab.
Sovotnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Sovotnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sovotnikov.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tucker Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Sovotnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Sovotnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sovotnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Sovotnikov tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith checks a low kick from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Sovotnikov is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T1##KD2#
Sovotnikov drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sovotnikov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sovotnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sovotnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sovotnikov's body. Sovotnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sovotnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Sovotnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sovotnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a jab to Sovotnikov's midsection.
Sovotnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sovotnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sovotnikov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sovotnikov misses with the combination.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sovotnikov.
As Sovotnikov looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Sovotnikov just gets out of the way.
Sovotnikov misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to bum rush Sovotnikov with a series of wild strikes but Sovotnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sovotnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Sovotnikov throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sovotnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sovotnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Sovotnikov misses.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Sovotnikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Sovotnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sovotnikov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sovotnikov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sovotnikov misses with a low kick.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov is having none of it.
Sovotnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Sovotnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sovotnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sovotnikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sovotnikov looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sovotnikov.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sovotnikov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Sovotnikov misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sovotnikov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sovotnikov circles away.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sovotnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Sovotnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Sovotnikov does no damage.
A big right from Sovotnikov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sovotnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sovotnikov looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sovotnikov misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Sovotnikov.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Sovotnikov misses its intended target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sovotnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Sovotnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sovotnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Sovotnikov pushes him off.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A big left from Sovotnikov misses.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sovotnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Sovotnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sovotnikov keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sovotnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Sovotnikov working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sovotnikov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Sovotnikov circles away.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sovotnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov misses the jab.#T2#
Sovotnikov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sovotnikov misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Sovotnikov strikes.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sovotnikov.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Sovotnikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Sovotnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovotnikov misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sovotnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sovotnikov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Sovotnikov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Sovotnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sovotnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith prevents a body shot from Sovotnikov.
A head punch on the inside from Sovotnikov fails to land.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Sovotnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sovotnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Sovotnikov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Sovotnikov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Smith rushes Sovotnikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Sovotnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sovotnikov circles away.
#T4#
Sovotnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Sovotnikov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sovotnikov misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sovotnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sovotnikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Sovotnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sovotnikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Sovotnikov! |
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Event:
Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sovotnikov ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sovotnikov.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sovotnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sovotnikov throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Sovotnikov missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sovotnikov misses with an uppercut.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sovotnikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sovotnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Sovotnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov throws a low kick but Shark moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sovotnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sovotnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shark feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sovotnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander Sovotnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sovotnikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sovotnikov's guard.
Sovotnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shark trying to control but Sovotnikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shark 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.
Sovotnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shark trying to control but Sovotnikov is working from the bottom.
Shark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sovotnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Shark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shark slips nicely into half guard.
Shark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shark trying to control the action but Sovotnikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark is taking a breather. Sovotnikov 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.
Sovotnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark throwing shots but Sovotnikov is blocking nicely.
Shark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shark is trying to work for a kimura but Sovotnikov is defending well.
Shark works his way into full mount!
Shark unloads with some shots from mount but Sovotnikov bucks and avoids them well.
Shark wants to control the pace but Sovotnikov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Sovotnikov blocking the ground and pound.
Shark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shark punching from mount but Sovotnikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sovotnikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shark misses with a head shot.
Sovotnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Sovotnikov blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shark looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shark misses with a head shot.
Sovotnikov wants to control but Shark is having none of it.#SUB#
Shark working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Sovotnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Shark with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sovotnikov has left one of his arms exposed and Shark doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sovotnikov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Shark! |
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