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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pavlov.
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Rock
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock is looking for a triangle here but Pavlov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
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.
Rock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stalling.
Rock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Rock wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rock sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Rock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Rock is working away.
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov prevents Rock from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Rock recovers full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to control the position.
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Rock doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Rock
Rock is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rock trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Rock
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock can't escape the position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen 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.
Rock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
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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