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CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavlov to the ground. Mata is now in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Mata
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov is controlling Mata's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Mata trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Mata is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Mata
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: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to break free.
I would not like to be Mata right now.
Mata 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.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov not allowing Mata to control his hands.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Mata is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov is not going to allow Mata to sit and survive in this position.
Mata looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Mata
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (7) Mata
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (9) Mata
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mata is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Mata wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Mata 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
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: Pavlov (8) vs (9) Mata
Pavlov is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (9) Mata
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Mata tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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