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Bots de Garra 56 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 73 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 55 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trump to the ground. Pavlov is now in Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Trump is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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 stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Pavlov is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Trump postures up.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Trump prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes Pavlov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pavlov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Trump slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Pavlov turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (6) Pavlov
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Trump controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Trump passes into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to control.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (8) Pavlov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump managing to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (15) vs (8) Pavlov
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Trump isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov tries to control the position but Trump now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (18) vs (8) Pavlov
Trump controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (18) vs (10) Pavlov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (18) vs (13) Pavlov
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is staying tight to Trump's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Trump recovers full guard.
Trump 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: Trump (20) vs (13) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Trump takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (23) vs (13) Pavlov
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 23 to 13.
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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