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Bots de Garra 75 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Judge darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Judge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge stops a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavlov is defending well.
Judge looking for a takedown.
Judge is trying to drag Pavlov to the mat but Pavlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is pressed up against the ropes. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlov down to the mat. Pavlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Judge
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Judge
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Judge prevents Pavlov from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judge, who protects the arm well.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov 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 Judge's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Pavlov controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Judge being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov taking a break here but Judge is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is defending well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Judge tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Judge is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Judge
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Judge
Judge is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Judge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Judge right now.
Judge tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control the position but Judge frees himself and scrambles - Pavlov manages to regain control in side control.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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