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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.
Mata shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mata. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Mata not doing much here.
Pavlov keeping control of the position.
Mata prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov is not content to let Mata control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Mata can't escape the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mata's body.
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Mata looks to control.
Mata tries to escape the position.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Mata is staying busy.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mata trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Pavlov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov 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: Mata (9) vs (6) Pavlov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata gets full guard.
Pavlov pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (9) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the action.
It looks like Pavlov 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov avoiding Mata 's attempts to control his hands.
Mata turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov 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: Mata (11) vs (14) Pavlov
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (17) Pavlov
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata can't escape the position.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (11) vs (20) Pavlov
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 20 to 11.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov 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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