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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3674 p4p, 312 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 944 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavlov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 12 wins and 5 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano has picked Pavlov up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claudiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claudiano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Claudiano is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Claudiano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I really don't envy Claudiano right now.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Claudiano from escaping the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Pavlov is hanging on to Claudiano's back as he tries to escape.
Claudiano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Claudiano trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform us that Pavlov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Claudiano from escaping the position.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Claudiano looks to control.
Claudiano staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Claudiano needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Claudiano trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Claudiano tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov working for the choke.
Claudiano is trying to break free.
Pavlov is persistently looking for the submission but Claudiano is defending it well.
Claudiano staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Claudiano fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to break free.
Claudiano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Claudiano is now in Pavlov's guard. A big mistake from Pavlov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but Pavlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claudiano to get the leverage.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano forces his way into half guard.
Claudiano is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov working for submissions but it's allowed Claudiano to get to half guard.
Claudiano prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Claudiano is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Claudiano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Claudiano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Pavlov regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov controlling Claudiano's posture.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Claudiano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (13) vs (4) Pavlov
Claudiano trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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