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CWC 237 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Vicini
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vicini 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.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Vicini is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini just content to control the position.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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