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CWC 335 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 17 wins and 16 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tidd gets caught napping as Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown. Tidd manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov is pushing down on Tidd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tidd is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tidd wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tidd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Tidd trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd'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 takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov not doing much here.
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!
Tidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidd has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tidd is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Tidd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
More stalling from Pavlov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tidd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Tidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov passes Tidd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tidd is trying to control Pavlov's posture. Pavlov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Tidd! Pavlov is rotating here... this could be the end... Tidd is out! Pavlov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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