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CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Brown controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Brown 's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Brown is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Brown controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge ! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Cubbedge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Cubbedge 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cubbedge . Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Brown stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is not content to let Brown control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge sneaks back into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (2) Cubbedge
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (16) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
Brown tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Brown 's lack of action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to control Brown 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Antonio Brown retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Brown 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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