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Bots de Garra 82 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 13 wins and 11 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Rolla 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.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controls Rolla momentarily but Rolla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to keep Rolla in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is really struggling to control Pavlov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla 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.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rolla has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Pavlov
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!
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is trying to push Pavlov off with his feet but Pavlov grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rolla's ankles and Rolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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