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CWC 277 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Konstantinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacheco circles away.
Konstantinov feints and as Pacheco raises his hands in defense, Konstantinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) Konstantinov
Pacheco is trying to keep Konstantinov in close.
Konstantinov is stalling in the full guard.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Konstantinov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco trying to keep a closed guard but Konstantinov is proving a slippery customer.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Konstantinov passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but Pacheco defending well.
Pacheco wants to sweep but Konstantinov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (0) vs (5) Konstantinov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov working away.
Konstantinov is staying tight to Pacheco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Konstantinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pacheco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Konstantinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More stalling from Konstantinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Konstantinov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pacheco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pacheco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pacheco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pacheco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konstantinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is trying to keep Konstantinov in close.
Konstantinov wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
Konstantinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Konstantinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacheco is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to sweep here but Konstantinov controlling him for the moment.
Konstantinov slips nicely into half guard.
Konstantinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pacheco is trying to maintain the position but Konstantinov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is taking a breather. Pacheco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pacheco manages to get to full guard.
Konstantinov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (5) Konstantinov
Pacheco is looking to pass into half guard but Konstantinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Konstantinov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (7) Konstantinov
Konstantinov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pacheco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacheco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konstantinov controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Konstantinov is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco has his hands on Konstantinov's head, controlling the position.
Pacheco being controlled here, momentarily.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konstantinov passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacheco tries to get to full guard but Konstantinov has control of the leg.
Konstantinov wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Konstantinov keeps him under control.
Pacheco gets full guard.
Konstantinov looking to pass the guard.
Pacheco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konstantinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacheco's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinov wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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