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WPGC 10.5 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 86 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pavlov did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Pavlov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Sparxx is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Pavlov.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx showing good submission defense here.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Pavlov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sparxx has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (18) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Pavlov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (21) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Sparxx turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (8) Sparxx
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (23) vs (8) Sparxx
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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