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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 2207 p4p, 244 weight class) and Maverick Syndal (ranked 2481 p4p, 269 weight class). Maverick Syndal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matvey Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Syndal's guard.
Pavlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syndal keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Syndal wants to stand up but Pavlov is controlling him.
Syndal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Syndal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov drops back looking for a leg! Syndal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Syndal manages to kick Pavlov off! Pavlov jumps back into Syndal's guard.
Pavlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Syndal's guard.
Syndal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Syndal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.
Syndal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Syndal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Syndal defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlov fails with the takedown
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syndal pinned against the ropes. Syndal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has his takedown stuffed
and Pavlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Pavlov jumps guard but Syndal stands there with Pavlov around his waist. Pavlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Syndal trying to control the position but instead, Pavlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Syndal into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Syndal.
Syndal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syndal stalling in the clinch but Pavlov improves position.
Syndal wants to stall.
Pavlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syndal just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syndal pinned against the ropes. Syndal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndal tries to clinch but Pavlov moves out of range.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Syndal connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlov shoots in but Syndal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Syndal scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pavlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Pavlov shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Syndal as Pavlov shoots in.
Pavlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Syndal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pavlov dives into side control.
Syndal is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matvey Pavlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Pavlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pavlov looks for a takedown but Syndal sprawls well.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Syndal, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Syndal against the ropes but Syndal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pavlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Syndal is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov prevents Syndal from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlov is pressing down on Syndal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Syndal is holding on for now.
Syndal is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syndal is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov had his way with Maverick Syndal in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syndal but Syndal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Syndal lands.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Syndal tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Syndal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pavlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Syndal trying to control here.
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Syndal is defending it quite comfortably.
Syndal controlling the position for now.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Syndal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Syndal.
Pavlov prevents Syndal from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal tries to buck Pavlov off but he can't manage it.
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Syndal is in no mood to give up.
Syndal 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.
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Syndal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Syndal trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
Syndal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Syndal showing good submission defense here.
Syndal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Syndal is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Pavlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov wins by majority decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matvey Pavlov made sure he mentioned Blue Moon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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