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CACC 214 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernesto Llosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Llosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Llosa has Savkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Llosa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Savkov tumbling to the mat - Llosa dives into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Llosa (2) vs (0) Savkov
Llosa trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Llosa looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llosa (2) vs (2) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Llosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savkov has managed to get both his arms back between Llosa's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llosa is keeping the position for now.
Llosa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Llosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llosa has an active guard here but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Llosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Llosa is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Llosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Savkov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Llosa (2) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Llosa turns into him and now he's in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llosa (4) vs (5) Savkov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Llosa preventing the sweep.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Llosa'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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looking for a triangle here. Llosa is fighting it but it looks tight! Savkov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Llosa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Savkov! |
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