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CWC 289.5 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 55 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavlov is fending him off so far but Sitsongrit persists. Nope, Pavlov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Pavlov.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlov has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Pavlov has Sitsongrit pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
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 (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Pavlov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead Sitsongrit slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
Sitsongrit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Sitsongrit prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov mounts Sitsongrit! Really nice guard pass there!
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sitsongrit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov avoiding Sitsongrit 's attempts to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov working for a choke but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sitsongrit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Sitsongrit buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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