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CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alopodis's waist but Alopodis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Alopodis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alopodis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alopodis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alopodis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Pavlov not allowing Alopodis to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alopodis tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov working for a choke but Alopodis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Pavlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (6) Pavlov
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard, as Alopodis worked for a kimura.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alopodis's best efforts.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (11) Pavlov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Pavlov controlling Alopodis's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Alopodis wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alopodis is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Pavlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (13) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Alopodis is heads and Pavlov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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