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CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba 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 22 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Conforto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conforto wants a takedown.
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Conforto won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Conforto
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto 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.
Brown is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Brown stalling.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to break free.
Conforto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Conforto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Conforto just sinks the hooks in.
Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Conforto gets his way!
Conforto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brown is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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