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CWC 361 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) McCain
Pavlov wants to control but McCain postures up.
Pavlov is not content to let McCain control the position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is not content to let McCain control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) McCain
Pavlov can't escape the position.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (9) McCain
Pavlov prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
McCain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but McCain won't let him.
McCain has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov just trying to survive but McCain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to stick to Pavlov's back but Pavlov is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (9) McCain
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.
McCain is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
McCain keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain 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.
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is taking a breather. McCain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (9) McCain
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (9) McCain
McCain trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McCain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCain doesn't escape.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
McCain preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain trying to control but not successfully.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but McCain pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCain rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but McCain is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov trying to control.
McCain wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov is persistently looking for the submission but McCain is defending it well.
McCain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCain doesn't escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing McCain from escaping the position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
McCain can't escape the position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling McCain.
McCain is keeping busy.
Pavlov avoiding McCain 's attempts to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pavlov is controlling the position but McCain somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCain 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.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 9 to 8.
John McCain is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath John McCain 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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