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Bots de Garra 41 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 52 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Leifsson rushes Pavlov and presses him up against the ropes.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.
Leifsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Pavlov
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.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leifsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Leifsson looking to control.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to control.
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 six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Leifsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
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: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Leifsson is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Leifsson controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Pavlov
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face as Pavlov controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Pavlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leifsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
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!
Leifsson prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Leifsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pavlov.
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Leifsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Leifsson has moved into half guard.
Pavlov keeping control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Leifsson is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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