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CWC 269 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 26 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlov uses from the top position.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (3) vs (2) Lee
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Lee
Lee postures up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Lee
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Lee
Lee preventing the sweep.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (9) Lee
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pavlov wants to control but Lee postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (9) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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