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WPGC 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 41 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Priest
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Priest
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Priest
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.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Priest bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Priest
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Priest postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to control.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (7) Priest
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is not content to let Priest control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest controlling from side mount.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is holding Priest down, trying to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Priest
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Priest is controlling his hands well.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Priest is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Pavlov wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (9) Priest
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (12) Priest
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest working away.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (15) Priest
Pavlov stops Priest from passing to mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest stalling.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Priest stalling.
Pavlov keeping hold of Priest's head, controlling as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (18) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest looking to secure an arm triangle but Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Judas Priest, 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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