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CACC 233 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock jumps guard.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Savkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (3) Savkov
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
Rock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (6) Savkov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock has given up his back here. Will Savkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rock (0) vs (9) Savkov
Rock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rock is really stuck here.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov tries to keep control of the position but Rock is staying busy.
Savkov 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, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Savkov 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, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savkov 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, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rock tries to escape but Savkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rock can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rock prevents Savkov from getting a body triangle.
Rock is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov tightening his grip on Rock, looking for the choke.
Rock is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to control the action but Savkov just sinks the hooks in.
Savkov has the hooks in. Rock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rock won't enjoy being in this position. Savkov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rock is tapping - it's over boys! Savkov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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