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CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nurmadokivodksech closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Esteves looking for a takedown.
Esteves tries to pull guard but Nurmadokivodksech forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Esteves wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vartan Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmadokivodksech pulls guard effortlessly.
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (3) vs (0) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves tries for a kimura but Nurmadokivodksech is defending well.
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control but Esteves postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves wants to control but Nurmadokivodksech is keeping him busy.
Nurmadokivodksech prevents Esteves from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmadokivodksech keeps working.
Nurmadokivodksech is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmadokivodksech is still trying to improve position.
Esteves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Esteves advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (5) vs (0) Nurmadokivodksech
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteves wants to take Nurmadokivodksech's back here but Nurmadokivodksech is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Esteves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmadokivodksech is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to reverse the position but Esteves maintains control.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to lock up and control but Esteves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves is looking to work his way around to Nurmadokivodksech's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Esteves looking to control but Nurmadokivodksech is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to hold on but Esteves postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves fails to advance to Nurmadokivodksech's back.
Nurmadokivodksech is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
Nurmadokivodksech really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esteves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nurmadokivodksech is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nurmadokivodksech and Esteves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Esteves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech is looking to regain half guard here but Esteves keeps moving and retains side control.
Esteves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmadokivodksech rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esteves's guard! Nice work there by Nurmadokivodksech! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (5) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Nurmadokivodksech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves looking to control but Nurmadokivodksech passes into half guard.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Nurmadokivodksech has control of the leg.
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Esteves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esteves.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmadokivodksech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmadokivodksech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Nurmadokivodksech controlling him for the moment.
Esteves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves has his foot on Nurmadokivodksech's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmadokivodksech works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Nurmadokivodksech looking to pass the guard.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Nurmadokivodksech is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nurmadokivodksech won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmadokivodksech is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech advances to half guard.
Esteves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esteves is trying to keep Nurmadokivodksech in close.
Esteves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmadokivodksech is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmadokivodksech must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmadokivodksech not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmadokivodksech defends well.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmadokivodksech's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (7) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Nurmadokivodksech working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmadokivodksech is keeping the position for now.
Esteves forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Esteves moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (10) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control but Esteves postures up.
Esteves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmadokivodksech knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Esteves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmadokivodksech, who protects the arm well.
Nurmadokivodksech gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (12) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves wants to control the pace but Nurmadokivodksech is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (15) vs (2) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves 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, Nurmadokivodksech has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Esteves is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmadokivodksech is controlling his hands well.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to break free.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the hands but Esteves won't let him.
Esteves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Esteves trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the hands but Esteves breaks the grip.
Nurmadokivodksech staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control.
Esteves is hanging on to Nurmadokivodksech's back as he tries to escape.
Esteves just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Esteves keeps control of the position as Nurmadokivodksech tries to break free.
Esteves gets his hands free as Nurmadokivodksech looks to control.
Esteves keeps control of the position easily here as Nurmadokivodksech tries to buck him off.
Esteves looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Nurmadokivodksech is controlling Esteves 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (15) vs (4) Nurmadokivodksech
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmadokivodksech is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Nurmadokivodksech postures up.
Nurmadokivodksech is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Esteves trying to control the position.
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Nurmadokivodksech from controlling successfully.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmadokivodksech's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (17) vs (4) Nurmadokivodksech
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Nurmadokivodksech is keeping the position.
Nurmadokivodksech controlling the position.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmadokivodksech is retaining full guard.
Nurmadokivodksech looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmadokivodksech escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves 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.
Esteves pushing down on Nurmadokivodksech's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Vartan Esteves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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