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CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid 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 70 wins and 36 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merlin as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merlin.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Merlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov'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.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavlov won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Pavlov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Merlin pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Pavlov pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Merlin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to take Merlin's back but instead Merlin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Merlin
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merlin is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Merlin is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Merlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin 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!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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