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CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlov sprawls well. Pavlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov scores with a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
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!
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Pavlov prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Steel holds on to Pavlov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Pavlov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Steel.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Steel can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
Steel is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Steel tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Steel tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controls the action.
Steel breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Pavlov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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