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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison Jr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
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 Morrison Jr.'s shoulder. That is not cool.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Morrison Jr. wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov'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.
Morrison Jr. tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Morrison Jr. stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Pavlov wants to take Morrison Jr.'s back here but Morrison Jr. is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Morrison Jr. to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control here but Morrison Jr. has managed to regain half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Morrison Jr. is defending the position.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pavlov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison Jr.!
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. 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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