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CWC 286 LA 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz pulls guard.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Savkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Savkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Savkov is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Savkov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Savkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.
Savkov fails to take his opponent's back.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Diaz is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Savkov
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Savkov working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Savkov
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Savkov tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz can't control as he wanted to and Savkov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is taking a breather. Savkov 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.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
A less than humble Dick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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