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Event:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 74 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 56 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Archer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer wants to control the position but Pavlov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Pavlov is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Archer
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T3#
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Archer wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
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 trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Archer
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Archer looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (2) vs (10) Archer
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
Pavlov turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking to control.
#T6#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer trying to control the position.
#T8#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer 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.#T9#
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 wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Pavlov stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him. #T10#
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (10) Archer
Archer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Pavlov avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Archer.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T12#
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Pavlov has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov controls the position.
Archer just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov not allowing Archer to control his hands.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (12) Archer
Archer preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is controlling Archer's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pavlov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Matvey Pavlov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '200 grappling matches. Two-hundred. Wow. Thank you to all my fans over the years. Multiple titles & accomplishments. To much wear & tear has worn me down. Just remember if Sambo was easy they'd call it Jiu-Jitsu.'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 73 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlov is defended easily by Camara.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Camara as Pavlov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Camara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Camara
Pavlov trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
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 sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Camara
Pavlov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Camara
Pavlov trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Camara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Camara has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Camara
Pavlov is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture. #T3#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T4#
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #T5#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Camara wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
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.#T8#
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Pavlov wants to control the position but Camara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Camara is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara controlling the pace. #T11#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara postures up.
#T12#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Camara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Camara prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T13#
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Camara controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Camara jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Camara#T14#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Camara taking a breather here.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 72 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Pavlov against the ropes but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pavlov looking to score a takedown here. Judge is defending well but Pavlov drives through and ends up in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Judge controlling the position.#T1#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judge has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T4#
Judge is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Judge is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.#SUB#
Judge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pavlov. Oh but Judge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pavlov goes limp - he's gone! Judge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 71 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavlov's waist but Pavlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolla off to one side. #TD2#
Rolla 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) Rolla
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rolla is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard. #T1#
Pavlov gets full guard.
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.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Rolla controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov pulls Rolla in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rolla pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rolla has Pavlov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Rolla
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T3#
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla 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: Pavlov (2) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla 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.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Rolla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Rolla is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rolla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T5#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Pavlov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Rolla
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Rolla is defending the position.
Pavlov prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Pavlov won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Pavlov won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (8) Rolla#T10#
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Rolla controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (8) Rolla
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (8) Rolla
Pavlov wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla 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: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Rolla
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla postures up.
#T12#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (13) Rolla
Well,Pavlov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Pavlov has given up his back here. Will Rolla look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (16) Rolla#T13#
Rolla gets his hands free as Pavlov looks to control. #SUB2#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pavlov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov tries to roll but Rolla sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pavlov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolla works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (19) Rolla#T14##SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pavlov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolla gets his hands free as Pavlov looks to control. #SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Pavlov, looking for the choke.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov rolls, trying to escape but Rolla keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pavlov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pavlov for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Pavlov, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 19 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 70 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Pavlov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Gracias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Gracias has picked Pavlov up - he's going for a ride! Gracias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.#T3#
Pavlov is trying to keep Gracias in close.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T4#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Pavlov pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is controlling Gracias's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
#T7#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T9#
Gracias 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.
Gracias won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T12#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
#T14#
Gracias trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (4) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 52 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 69 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer 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 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.
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!
Archer trying to control the position.
#T1#
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Archer pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Archer 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 pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T3#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov controlling the position.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage. #T4#
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Archer stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Archer working away.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Archer prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Archer trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer postures up.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (10) vs (2) Pavlov#T7#
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov gets full guard.#T8#
Pavlov looking to control.
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pavlov working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
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.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Pavlov is trying to keep Archer in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #T11#
Archer is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Archer reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (12) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#T13#
Pavlov gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14##SUB#
Archer wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Able Archer 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 14 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 68 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Schaubi sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Schaubi has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T2#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Schaubi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
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.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Schaubi is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov stalling. #T4#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Schaubi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Schaubi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Schaubi recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Schaubi has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8#
Schaubi has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to control but Schaubi passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Schaubi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schaubi is staying active.
Pavlov won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount. #T9##SUB#
Schaubi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Schaubi is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount.
Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Pavlov is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Schaubi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pavlov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 67 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.
Matvey Pavlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov tries to move to full mount but Nickal actually manages to regain half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Nickal#T1#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov is stalling here but it's allowed Nickal to get half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Nickal
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to move to mount but Pavlov blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Pavlov is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Nickal controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nickal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T5#
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Nickal tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away. #T6#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Pavlov has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T8#
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Pavlov is controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov controlling Nickal's posture.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
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: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Nickal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T12#
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Nickal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
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.
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (9) Nickal
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal 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 is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nickal gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nickal wins on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Bo Nickal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 67 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 55 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Diesel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavlov. #TD#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Diesel
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diesel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Diesel
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.
Pavlov looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Pavlov fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T3#
Diesel tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away. #T6#
Diesel regains half guard.
Diesel trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Diesel
Pavlov prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away. #T7#
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.#T8#
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape. #T9#
Diesel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
Diesel is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Diesel is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Diesel controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 67 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
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!#SUB2#
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camara is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov taking a breather here. #T1#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Pavlov laying and praying for a moment but Camara takes advantage and regains half guard.
Camara trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara keeping control of the position.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Camara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara holds on for dear life, controlling Pavlov's posture momentarily.
Pavlov fails to move to back control. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
Camara is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Pavlov#T6#
Camara postures up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara postures up.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (7) Pavlov#T8#
Camara happy to just control the position for now.
Pavlov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Pavlov is not content to let Camara control the position.
Pavlov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. #T9#
Pavlov stops Camara from passing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Camara trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Camara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pavlov's thigh. Pavlov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself. #T10#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
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: Camara (5) vs (9) Pavlov
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.
#T11#
Camara trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard.
Pavlov is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T13#
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T14#
Camara is controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov seems keen to control Camara's posture.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camara is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 13 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 66 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schaubi pinned against the ropes. Schaubi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schaubi is looking to counter the offense by Pavlov and move into the clinch.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matvey Pavlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schaubi pushes Pavlov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pavlov has Schaubi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Schaubi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abu Schaubi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.#TD#
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlov uses from the top position.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pavlov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Schaubi has locked up a guillotine! Schaubi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pavlov is holding on here and Schaubi must be using up a lot of energy. Pavlov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Schaubi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 65 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Pavlov.#CL#
Trump has Pavlov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trump is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Trump turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Trump turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
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.#T3##SUB#
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
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.#T4#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Trump 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 wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Pavlov pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Trump has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump stalling.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controlling the position well. #T8#
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T9#
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.#T10#
Pavlov gets full guard.
Trump postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
Trump pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump taking a breather here.
Trump working away.#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face as Trump controls the position. #T13#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Pavlov is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump postures up.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is not content to let Trump control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Donald Trump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 31 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 65 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Nickal controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
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.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
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!
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nickal pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Pavlov stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T5#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T6#
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 is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Nickal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Pavlov prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T11#
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
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.#T13#
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Nickal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T14#
Pavlov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 64 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pavlov tries to keep at a distance but Trump has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trump drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Trump is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trump tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trump goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Pavlov gets tackled into the ropes by Trump. Trump maintains the clinch.
Trump goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Trump clinches up against the ropes.
Trump wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Pavlov pushes him off.#CL#
Trump closes the distance and pushes Pavlov back into the ropes.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Trump works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Trump postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Trump has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T3#
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump postures up.
Pavlov is controlling Trump's posture.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a triangle here but Trump uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Pavlov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it. #SUB#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pavlov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Trump is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pavlov tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position. #T5#
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov keeping his opponent close.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Trump working away.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Trump stalls from top position.
Pavlov tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Pavlov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Trump trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump postures up.#T8#
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump not doing much here.
#SUB#
Trump is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?#T9#
Trump wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Trump has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Trump prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Trump trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Trump advancing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T14#
Pavlov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trump is now in half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Pavlov has a hand on Trump's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trump takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (11) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to improve his position but instead Trump has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (14) vs (0) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 64 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber gets a clinch.
Clubber gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber is trying to drag Pavlov to the mat but Pavlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Clubber
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber 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.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T1#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is controlling Clubber's posture.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.#T3#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Clubber is sitting in close to Pavlov's body. Pavlov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clubber is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clubber is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 10 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Schaubi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Pavlov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Schaubi pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Schaubi controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi looking to control but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T4#
Schaubi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
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.
Schaubi is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is stalling here. Schaubi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schaubi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Schaubi
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schaubi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) Schaubi#T5#
Pavlov tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schaubi is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schaubi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schaubi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Schaubi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schaubi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Schaubi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (8) Schaubi
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov has his hands on Schaubi's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard. #SUB2#
Schaubi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Schaubi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schaubi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (11) Schaubi
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Schaubi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (4) vs (14) Schaubi#T9#
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (14) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Schaubi pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to control.
#T10#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi 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.#T11#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (14) Schaubi#T12#
Pavlov looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schaubi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Schaubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaubi is holding on for now.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi moves into full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T14#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
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.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi looking to control.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 14 to 9.
Abu Schaubi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nickal did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
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!
Nickal wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Pavlov is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal 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 control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Pavlov#T3##SUB2#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
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.#T6#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Nickal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pavlov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (11) Pavlov
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it. #T11#
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away. #T12#
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well,Nickal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#T13#
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (14) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (2) Pavlov#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Terrorelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.#SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Terrorelli is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Terrorelli is having none of it.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Terrorelli is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Terrorelli doesn't allow it.
Terrorelli working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Terrorelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Terrorelli is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Terrorelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Terrorelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov trying to control but Terrorelli is having none of it.
Terrorelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Terrorelli is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Terrorelli has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (0) vs (8) Pavlov
I would not like to be Terrorelli right now.
#T5#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Terrorelli is in bad spot here.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Terrorelli is in bad spot here.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Terrorelli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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!
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Terrorelli. #T6##SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Pavlov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Terrorelli is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rolla scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controls Rolla momentarily but Rolla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to keep Rolla in close.
#T1#
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is really struggling to control Pavlov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rolla 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. #SUB2#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rolla has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Pavlov
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!
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Rolla is trying to push Pavlov off with his feet but Pavlov grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rolla's ankles and Rolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 62 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal postures up.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.#T1#
Nickal postures up.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nickal is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Nickal 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.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Nickal stalling.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pavlov is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nickal is staying active.#T5#
Nickal controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T6#
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov keeping control of the position. #T8#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Pavlov is controlling Nickal's trapped leg to prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Pavlov has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal not doing much here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Clubber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clubber's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clubber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Clubber manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Clubber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pavlov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Clubber
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Clubber keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pavlov controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Pavlov controlling Clubber's posture.
Pavlov looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber not doing much here.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is controlling Clubber's trapped leg to prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Clubber is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Well,Pavlov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T14#
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Pavlov won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Pavlov is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Clubber
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 7 to 2.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Toehold into the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toehold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toehold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD#
Pavlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T1#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stalling. #T3#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov slows the pace down.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Toehold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
Toehold is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T9#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Pavlov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to take his opponent's back but Toehold turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Toehold#T12#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Toehold
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T13#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
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!
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Gracias
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracias prevents Pavlov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Gracias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gracias trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Pavlov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Gracias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
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.#T2#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Gracias controlling the position for now.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Gracias is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Gracias is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T4#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard. #T5##T6#
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T8#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T9#
Gracias wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Gracias#T10#
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.#T11#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov swings around for an armbar but Gracias sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Gracias
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Gracias is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Gracias 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.#T13#
Pavlov is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Pavlov has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage. #T14#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling Gracias's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Judge darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Judge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge stops a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavlov is defending well.
Judge looking for a takedown.
Judge is trying to drag Pavlov to the mat but Pavlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is pressed up against the ropes. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlov down to the mat. Pavlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Judge#T1#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Judge
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Judge prevents Pavlov from improving position. #T2#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judge, who protects the arm well.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Judge is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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 Judge's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him. #T4#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Pavlov controls the position.
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 but Judge is working away.
Judge being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov taking a break here but Judge is having none of it and regains half guard. #T5#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is defending well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Judge tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Judge is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
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 wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T8#
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it. #T11#
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Judge#T12#
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Judge
Judge is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Judge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T13##SUB#
Judge showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
I would not like to be Judge right now.
Judge tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control the position but Judge frees himself and scrambles - Pavlov manages to regain control in side control.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 114 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T1#
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Toehold gets full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T4#
Toehold 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 control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Pavlov is controlling Toehold's posture.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
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.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is controlling Toehold's posture.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Pavlov passes Toehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
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.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T8#
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T10#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Pavlov trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
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!
Toehold trying to control the position.
#T13#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov postures up.
#T14#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 4 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 50 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlov. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesel shoots for a takedown but Pavlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Diesel shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Diesel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlov sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
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 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.#T3#
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T4#
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pavlov looking to control.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a submission but Diesel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Diesel pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Pavlov
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (5) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Diesel doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (5) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.#T12#
Pavlov avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel tries to break free.
#T13#
Diesel prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
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!
Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Diesel tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Diesel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pavlov gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 tries to advance to mount but Camara denies him.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (6) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Camara is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Camara keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Pavlov
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Camara is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Camara trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (6) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Camara pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camara is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Camara is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (8) Pavlov#SUB#
Camara has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
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!
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T11#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (13) Pavlov#T12#
Camara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB#
Camara 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 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.#T14#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Camara slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 60 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal in the domination position with Pavlov hanging on.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickal takes a little break here. Pavlov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Nickal working away.#T1#
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Nickal trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
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!#T2##SUB2#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nickal is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Nickal prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Nickal. #T3#
Nickal is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Nickal is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Nickal rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Pavlov controls the action.#SUB2#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Nickal, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Nickal is staying busy.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Pavlov is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickal prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
Nickal breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov gets full guard.#T7#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (6) Pavlov
Nickal is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nickal has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T8#
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pavlov is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Pavlov is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Nickal stalling.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
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.#T11#
Pavlov controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Nickal looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T12#
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Nickal advancing to mount. #T13#
Pavlov is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (14) vs (6) Pavlov
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov manages to control the position for a moment.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Nickal prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 60 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov is pressed up against the ropes. Leifsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlov down to the mat. Pavlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.
Leifsson goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skjoldr Leifsson.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Leifsson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
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 pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T2#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Leifsson 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 trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Leifsson is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov stalling. #T4#
Leifsson has a hand on Pavlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pavlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Leifsson
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leifsson for as long as he can get away with.
Leifsson wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
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.#T5#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Leifsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Leifsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Leifsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Leifsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov prevents Leifsson from improving his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leifsson is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it. #T10#
Pavlov is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Pavlov is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #T11##SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Leifsson recovers full guard.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T12#
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to pass Leifsson's guard but actually Leifsson recovers to full guard.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 59 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #T1#
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov wants to take Kamenev's back here but Kamenev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.#T2#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T4#
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 continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T5#
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov looking to hold on to the position here but Kamenev rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T7#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Kamenev#T8#
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T9#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev wants to take Pavlov's back here but Pavlov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Kamenev is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov regains half guard.#T11#
Pavlov is controlling Kamenev's trapped leg to prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Kamenev is taking a breather. Pavlov 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 trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamenev won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (10) Kamenev
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (13) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
#T13#
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (13) Kamenev
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (15) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Kamenev forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but Kamenev passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (18) Kamenev
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 18 to 10.
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 58 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ahokas drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the ropes.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Ahokas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Ahokas manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Ahokas working away.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Pavlov has one of Ahokas's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ahokas working away.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ahokas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Pavlov controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov keeping hold of Ahokas's head, controlling as best he can.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Ahokas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pavlov's thigh. Pavlov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.#T4#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
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.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ahokas has passed into half guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling Ahokas's posture.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T6#
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Ahokas looking to control.
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!
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahokas's guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Ahokas is defending the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (5) Pavlov#T10#
Ahokas is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Ahokas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahokas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (7) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T11#
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (10) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (10) vs (9) Pavlov#T13##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Ahokas breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (12) vs (9) Pavlov
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Ahokas trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Ahokas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (15) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Ahokas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 58 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 36 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Average darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Average gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Average gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Average is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Average gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Average is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Average pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Average forces Pavlov back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has Average pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Average manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Pavlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Average prevents it.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Average shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Average gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Average stops a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Average gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlov is breathing heavily.
Average is pressed up against the ropes. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Average down to the mat. Average avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Average gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Average shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Average turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Average#T2#
Average tries to move to mount but Pavlov blocks the move with his legs.
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.#SUB2#
Average swings around for an armbar but Pavlov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Average
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Average keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #T3#
Average keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Average keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Average keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Pavlov won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Average tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov prevents Average from improving his position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Average 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.#T5#
Average is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Average takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #T6#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Average is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T7#
Average trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Average 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.
Average gets full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Average working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pavlov has passed into half guard!
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Average is working away. #T8#
Average trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov stalling.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Average
Pavlov trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Average
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Average
Pavlov trying to control.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Average tries to break free.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Average trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Average tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Average but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Pavlov prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Average is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Average#SUB#
Average defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Pavlov controls the action.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov is trying to stick to Average's back but Average is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Average. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Average#T14#
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
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 37 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 57 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Orion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavlov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.#TD2#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Orion is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Orion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T2#
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Orion wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Orion is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Orion wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (11) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Orion prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Orion just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Orion turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov has his hands on Orion's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Orion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive 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.
Orion trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (11) Pavlov
Orion trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion postures up.
#T7#
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orion is staying active.#SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlov is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (5) vs (13) Pavlov#T8#
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Orion is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #SUB#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet. #SUB#
Pavlov is sitting in close to Orion's body. Orion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 56 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Hozdic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hozdic pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
Hozdic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Hozdic shoots in.#TD#
Hozdic gets caught napping as Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown. Hozdic manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
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.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
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.#T1#
Hozdic is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hozdic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Let's hope that Hozdic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hozdic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Will Hozdic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hozdic has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hozdic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Pavlov breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic 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: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Hozdic
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Pavlov has his hands on Hozdic's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Hozdic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (9) Hozdic
Pavlov tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hozdic controlling from mount.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (4) vs (12) Hozdic
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hozdic avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Pavlov tries to break free.
Hozdic biding his time, controlling Pavlov.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Hozdic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
Hozdic is hanging on to Pavlov's back as he tries to escape.
Hozdic keeps control of the position easily here as Pavlov tries to buck him off.
Hozdic is looking to control Pavlov but Pavlov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T12#
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Well,Pavlov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hozdic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (15) Hozdic
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 15 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Dragan Hozdic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
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 75 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 56 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Trump clinches up with Pavlov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Trump has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pavlov after a bit of a struggle.
Pavlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Trump turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Trump prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.#T1#
Trump 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.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #SUB2#
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump passes easily into half guard.
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.
Trump is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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. #T3#
Trump controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov seems keen to control Trump's posture.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Trump trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov seems keen to control Trump's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Trump pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov postures up.
#T5#
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump working a defensive guard but Pavlov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Pavlov
Trump gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trump is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to pass Trump's guard but actually Trump recovers to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Trump tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Pavlov works to advance to full mount. Trump defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (4) vs (10) Pavlov#T10#
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Trump wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Trump can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T11#
Pavlov prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Trump stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Pavlov wants to take Trump's back but he can't do it this time.
Pavlov tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Pavlov prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Trump's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13##SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (10) Pavlov
Trump controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
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 trying to keep Trump in close.
#T14#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (10) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 56 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahokas defends well and Pavlov ends up having to push Ahokas into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahokas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov pushing down on Ahokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahokas is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Ahokas is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Pavlov fails to advance to Ahokas's back.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Ahokas wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Ahokas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahokas has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Pavlov controls the position.
Ahokas just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ahokas is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#T5#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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#T9#
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.
#T10#
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#T11#
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#SUB2#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ahokas instigates a clinch.
Ahokas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ahokas has closed the distance and engaged Pavlov in a clinch.
Pavlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahokas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas is working for takedown but Pavlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahokas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahokas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ahokas gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Ahokas is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T1#
Pavlov is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Ahokas from advancing position.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full 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.
Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
#T2#
Ahokas slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahokas is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard. #T3#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well. #T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Still in half guard, Ahokas seems content to control.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Ahokas advancing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ahokas prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahokas passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Ahokas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Pavlov has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahokas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas 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.
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T8#
Ahokas is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Ahokas#T9#
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.#T10#
Pavlov is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Ahokas 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 wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Ahokas#T11#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Ahokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T13#
Ahokas has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
Ahokas is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (10) Ahokas
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 10 to 5.
Juha Ahokas is the new super heavyweight champion!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 31 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Average tries for a takedown but Pavlov manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Average is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Average manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Average
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average preventing the sweep.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Average
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Average.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard. #T1#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Average is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Average is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #SUB2#
Average escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Average looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pavlov has picked Average up and slammed him! Average can't keep hold of the triangle and Pavlov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Average
Average is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Average gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Average knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Average is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom. #T3#
Average is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Average 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.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Pavlov prevents Average from improving his position.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Average knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (5) vs (6) Average#T4#
Pavlov staying busy and making it hard for Average to control.
Pavlov rolls, trying to escape but Average keeps control of the position.
Pavlov just trying to survive but Average is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Average controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Average gets his way!
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Average tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Average controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Average working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov stops Average from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Average looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Average gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Average looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Pavlov trying to control but Average postures up.
Average trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Average advancing to mount.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Average wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average postures up.
Pavlov seems keen to control Average's posture.
Average trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Average drops back looking for a leg! Pavlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pavlov manages to kick Average off! Average jumps back into Pavlov's guard.
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: Pavlov (7) vs (6) Average
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it. #T8#
Pavlov is taking a breather. Average 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.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Average wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pavlov is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov passes Average's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Average wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Average is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pavlov passes into half guard.
#T10#
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Average! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Average
Average slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Average's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Average. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Average
Average wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (16) vs (6) Average
Pavlov wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Average from escaping the position.
#T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Average is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Average is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Average tries to break free.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Average is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Average is trying to break free.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Average rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Average is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Average tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Average is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Average is really stuck here.
Average trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Average tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Average right now.
Average staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Average has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T14#
Average tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Average right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 21 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Hozdic
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.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Hozdic won't allow it.
Hozdic is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hozdic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Hozdic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hozdic wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.#T4#
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Hozdic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Hozdic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Hozdic is staying busy.
Hozdic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T6#
Hozdic staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic is really stuck here.
Hozdic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard. #T7#
Hozdic has a hand on Pavlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pavlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Hozdic wriggling away.
Hozdic regains half guard.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T8#
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
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 is just content to waste time from the top position. Hozdic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (11) vs (4) Hozdic
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Hozdic maintains control.
Hozdic looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pavlov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (7) Hozdic
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Hozdic controlling from the back.
Pavlov is keeping busy.
Hozdic doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (7) Hozdic
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (16) vs (7) Hozdic#T12#
Hozdic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Hozdic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T13#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Hozdic 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (16) vs (9) Hozdic
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamenev wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T1#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is trying to control. Kamenev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov is trying to control here but Kamenev has managed to regain half guard.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev#T3#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape. #T5#
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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB#
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Kamenev is in no mood to give up.
Kamenev is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Kamenev 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.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T8#
Kamenev has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off.
Kamenev controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish. #T9#
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kamenev doesn't escape.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Kamenev tries to break free.
#T10#
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamenev tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.#T12##SUB#
Kamenev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pavlov gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov controls the action.#T13#
Pavlov trying to control.
Kamenev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 20 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Hozdic
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Hozdic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hozdic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T1#
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
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.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Hozdic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
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 works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well.
Hozdic is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much 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.
Pavlov wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #T5#
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic struggling a bit here.
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Hozdic#T6#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Pavlov fails to advance to Hozdic's back.
Hozdic tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Pavlov is really struggling to control Hozdic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hozdic is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Hozdic wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Pavlov looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hozdic is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Hozdic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Hozdic
Pavlov trying to control.#T10#
Hozdic trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Hozdic tries to buck him off.
Hozdic is in bad spot here.
Hozdic trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Hozdic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov trying to control.
What can Hozdic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Pavlov wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Hozdic is really stuck here.
Pavlov wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Pavlov avoiding Hozdic 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.#T12#
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Hozdic from escaping the position.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hozdic doesn't escape.
Hozdic is keeping busy.
#T13#
Hozdic is trying to break free.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov is trying to control but Hozdic is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov tries to control but Hozdic wriggling away.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Hozdic tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Hozdic doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 69 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Trump uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Trump's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trump is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Trump is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
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.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T2#
Trump wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Trump to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Trump wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Pavlov off! Pavlov jumps back into Trump's guard.
Trump controlling the position.#T4#
Trump is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Trump is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Trump wants to control but Pavlov postures up.#T6#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (0) vs (9) Pavlov#T7#
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trump is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Trump gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Trump stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is staying tight to Trump's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump is trying to escape the position but Pavlov is controlling the position. #T11#
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #T12#
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Trump to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Trump 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Well,Trump is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Trump wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Trump has moved into half guard.
#T14#
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.
Pavlov is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Trump is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Trump prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 12 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the ropes. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Orion clinches.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Pavlov wants the takedown. Orion is fighting it off but Pavlov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orion's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Orion managing to control the position.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.#T2#
Pavlov stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is staying tight to Orion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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 trying to control the position but Orion is working away. #T3#
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T5#
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Orion manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov trying to advance position but Orion counters by regaining guard.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (10) Pavlov
Orion has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
#T7#
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (13) Pavlov
Orion stops Pavlov from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Orion is defending well.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
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 lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T8#
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Orion gets back to half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov postures up.
#T9#
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (16) Pavlov
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov takes Orion's back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (19) Pavlov
Orion prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Orion is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Orion tries to break free.
#T13#
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Pavlov is controlling the position but Orion somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Orion tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T14#
Orion is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Orion 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 wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Young tightens his grip and picks Pavlov up, before dumping him to the ground. Pavlov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Young being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Young won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Young keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Young is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Young (2) vs (8) Pavlov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Young rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Young is trying to break free.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Young.
Pavlov wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Well, with Pavlov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Young is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Young is trying to break free.
What can Young 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 trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Young looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Young is trying to roll into a better position but Pavlov has get a rear naked choke and Young is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 53 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 28 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Average tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Average manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pavlov shoots in but Average avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Average shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.#CL2#
Average forces Pavlov back against the ropes and clinches.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Average turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Average
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is controlling Average's trapped leg to prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Average keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov wants to control but Average passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Average#SUB2#
Average thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Who's going to make the next move?
Average tries to advance to mount but Pavlov denies him. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average tries to advance to mount but Pavlov denies him. #T3#
Average is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Average's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
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.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Average controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Average preventing the sweep.
Average wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Average preventing the sweep.
Average wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Average preventing the sweep. #T6#
Pavlov seems keen to control Average's posture.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is pulling down on Average's head to control his posture.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Average
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Average reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (9) Average#T7#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average preventing the sweep.
Average trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling Average's posture.
Average wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average being controlled here momentarily. #T9##SUB#
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Average is aware though and is defending well.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov looking to control.
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (12) Average
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 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (6) vs (12) Average
Average prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Average is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Average is staying busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Average tries to break free.
#SUB#
Average defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Average from escaping the position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Average. #T11##SUB#
Average is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pavlov gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Average rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Average rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a choke. Average gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Average manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (14) Average
Average trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Average trying to move into half guard but instead Pavlov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (14) Average#T13##SUB2#
Average escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Average wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is pushing down on Average's leg trying to pass to half guard. Average is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Average defending well.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Average is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Pavlov is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Average is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Average is having none of it.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Joe Average made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 53 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense.
Pavlov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
White Jr looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
White Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (0) vs (2) Pavlov#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov stays in close to White Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB#
White Jr 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.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.#T1#
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (5) Pavlov
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!
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov takes a little break here. White Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
White Jr is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
White Jr tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (0) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
White Jr can't escape the position.
Pavlov controls the position.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
White Jr turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pavlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pavlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pavlov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White Jr (2) vs (15) Pavlov#T4#
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: White Jr (2) vs (17) Pavlov
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (20) Pavlov
Good control from Pavlov.#T5#
White Jr is really stuck here.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be White Jr right now.
Pavlov has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White Jr wants to escape the position.
White Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. White Jr rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
White Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
White Jr is trying to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Pavlov has managed to slip his arm under White Jr's chin. This could be all over... yep, White Jr is tapping out! Submission win for Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 53 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Bennett shoots in.#TD#
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennett showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Bennett postures up.
#SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett 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.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Bennett stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (5) Pavlov#T3##SUB#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Bennett postures up.
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.
Pavlov is pulling down on Bennett's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Pavlov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (7) Pavlov#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T4#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
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!#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #T5#
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (10) Pavlov
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Pavlov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (13) Pavlov#T6#
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Bennett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Bennett wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (15) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (18) Pavlov
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Bennett tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Bennett is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
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.
#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (21) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Bennett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T13#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
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.
#T14##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 21 to 6.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 52 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orion regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.#T1#
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.
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!
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion controlling Pavlov's posture. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Pavlov has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion gets full guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T6#
Orion managing to control the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Pavlov is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Orion is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Orion trying to control here.
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 prevents Orion from improving his position.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Orion's thigh. Orion counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion 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: Orion (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is controlling Orion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Orion trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Orion stalling. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Orion 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.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Orion is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orion postures up.
#T11#
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.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Orion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Orion maintains control.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T12#
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Orion is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it. #T14#
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Orion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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.#CL#
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.
#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
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 60 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 51 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic fails with a takedown attempt.
And Pavlov tries to counter it with a takedown but Hozdic pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Pavlov gets caught napping as Hozdic dives in and scores a takedown. Pavlov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Hozdic won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov seems keen to control Hozdic's posture.
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.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Hozdic's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T1#
Hozdic trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T2#
Pavlov pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Pavlov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hozdic stacks Pavlov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic controlling the position.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hozdic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov pulls Hozdic in close to his closed guard and prevents Hozdic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up. #T8#
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
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: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Hozdic is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control from Hozdic's half guard. Hozdic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T9#
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic controlling the position.#T10#
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Pavlov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Hozdic has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T13#
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.
Hozdic moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (12) vs (4) Pavlov#SUB#
Hozdic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavlov wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 51 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiachna napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Pavlov slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controls the position.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controls the position.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiachna stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna looks to move to half guard but instead Pavlov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov mounts Fiachna! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Pavlov looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant 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.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Fiachna is in no mood to give up.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
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.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T8#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Pavlov is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Fiachna wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Fiachna#T13#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 50 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ahokas instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ahokas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas postures up.
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Ahokas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
What can Ahokas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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 is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Ahokas trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Pavlov.
Ahokas tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ahokas reverses the position brilliantly into Pavlov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (4) Pavlov#T6#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Ahokas controlling from side mount.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Pavlov tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
What's Pavlov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.#T9#
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T10#
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Ahokas staying calm.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Ahokas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahokas in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T14#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (9) vs (6) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
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 57 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 49 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trump prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Trump.
#TD#
Trump gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pavlov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Trump is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Pavlov 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 keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Trump trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pavlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (7) Pavlov
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov controls the position.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trump has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Trump instead regains half guard.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half 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 pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Trump controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pushing down on Trump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Trump wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T6#
Pavlov trying to control from Trump's half guard. Trump has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov looking to control.
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 (6) vs (9) Pavlov
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T7#
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.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Trump is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?#T8#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (6) vs (12) Pavlov
Trump tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pavlov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (6) vs (14) Pavlov
Trump has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (6) vs (17) Pavlov
Trump breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (17) Pavlov
Trump wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T9#
Trump won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Trump 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. #T10#
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (11) vs (17) Pavlov
Trump trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump controlling the action here. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pavlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Trump has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (14) vs (17) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Trump postures up.#T12#
Trump tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Pavlov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (17) vs (17) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov prevents Trump from getting a body triangle.
Trump is hanging on to Pavlov's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Trump has his arm under Pavlov's chin here. Game over son! Trump squeezes tightly and Pavlov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 48 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Al Jhit doesn't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Al Jhit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Jhit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Jhit for a finish.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Al Jhit tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Al Jhit fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov. #T2#
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Al Jhit.
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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Al Jhit looks to control. #T3#
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Al Jhit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Al Jhit tries to buck him off.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Al Jhit is staying busy.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
Well, with Pavlov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Al Jhit is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Al Jhit breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T5#
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
#T6#
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!#T7#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet. #T11#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T12#
Pavlov won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself. #SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
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. #T13##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
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. #T14#
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Bazar Al Jhit is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 48 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
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.#SUB#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamenev! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.#T1#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T2#
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov is hanging on to Kamenev's back as he tries to escape.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controls the position.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #T4#
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Pavlov is trying to control but Kamenev is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Kamenev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Kamenev tries to control the position but Pavlov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Kamenev
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Kamenev is really stuck here.
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Kamenev buck him off.
Kamenev breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Kamenev#T7#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T8#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
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.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Pavlov is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Kamenev controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #T11#
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T12#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T13#
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (18) vs (4) Kamenev
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (21) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 47 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the ropes.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Pavlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Diesel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pavlov escapes and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov taking a break here but Diesel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T3#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Pavlov#T4#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
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!#SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but Diesel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diesel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Pavlov
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.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T5#
Diesel is stalling here but it's allowed Pavlov to get half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavlov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (10) Pavlov
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T6#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (10) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (10) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Pavlov looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (14) vs (10) Pavlov
Diesel avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Pavlov tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Pavlov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Pavlov is in no mood to give up.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diesel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T12#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the position well. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #T14##SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 96 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Cruz
Pavlov is being controlled here.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz postures up.
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.#T1#
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Cruz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Cruz trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Pavlov pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Pavlov wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Pavlov is controlling Cruz's trapped leg to prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.#T6#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T8#
Cruz won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (8) Cruz
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Cruz has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
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 advances to half guard. #T12#
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T14#
Pavlov pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Cruz 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.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 8 to 6.
Michael Cruz is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 95 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Pavlov gets a double leg takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T1#
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Pavlov looking to take Nickal's back but Nickal rolls and after a scramble, Nickal ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nickal to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Nickal
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Nickal is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Nickal
Pavlov stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Nickal
Pavlov wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it. #T5#
Pavlov is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T7#
Nickal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Nickal
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal fails to move to back control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Pavlov manages to control the position for a moment.
Pavlov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Nickal
Pavlov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
#T9#
Pavlov prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov is in bad spot here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Nickal.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov holding both Nickal 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nickal avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (10) Nickal
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T12#
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T13#
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal 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.#T14#
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Matvey Pavlov retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (0) vs (4) Pavlov
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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!
Pavlov trying to control the position but McCain is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is being controlled here. #T2#
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov taking a break here but McCain is having none of it and regains half guard.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
McCain controlling the position for now.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (4) Pavlov
McCain not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to roll but McCain sticks to his back.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pavlov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
McCain controlling from the back.
McCain avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (6) Pavlov
McCain has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #T5#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain trying to control the position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T7#
McCain wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Pavlov has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #T9#
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
McCain is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.#T10#
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
McCain is taking a breather. Pavlov 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 trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to control but McCain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (6) Pavlov#SUB#
McCain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pavlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCain but great work by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (9) vs (10) Pavlov
McCain being controlled for a moment.
McCain is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov controls the position. #T12#
McCain prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead McCain slips a leg back in to half guard. #T13#
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
McCain is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (13) Pavlov#T14#
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new welterweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the cage. #CL#
Miyagi has Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pavlov after a bit of a struggle.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Miyagi manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyagi is staying active.
Miyagi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
#T3#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Pavlov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Miyagi passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlov for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Miyagi staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Miyagi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pavlov trying to control.#T6##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Pavlov is not going to allow Miyagi to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Miyagi fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Miyagi looks to control. #T7#
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Pavlov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Miyagi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pavlov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T5#
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
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.#T7#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
McCain preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov. #T8#
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.
#T9#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T10##SUB#
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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.#T13#
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.#T14#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 92 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Erwin
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Erwin is defending it quite comfortably.
Erwin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Erwin is having none of it.
Erwin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Erwin controlling the position well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T2#
Erwin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erwin wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erwin's guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Erwin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
Erwin is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
Erwin is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Erwin is defending well.
Erwin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Erwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erwin's guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Erwin defending well.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Erwin defends it. #T6#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Erwin is defending the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Erwin is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Erwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erwin keeps working.
Pavlov prevents Erwin from improving his position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Erwin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#T9#
Erwin is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Erwin
Erwin tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Erwin is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov fails to advance to Erwin's back.
Erwin tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erwin 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.#T11#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Erwin
Pavlov is trying to stick to Erwin's back but Erwin is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Erwin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Erwin
Pavlov is pulling down on Erwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Erwin, at least for the moment.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Erwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Erwin stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Erwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Erwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov controls Erwin momentarily but Erwin frees himself.
Pavlov is trying to hold Erwin in close to prevent damage but Erwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?#T13#
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Erwin's back. He's all about the action.
Erwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erwin is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erwin is working away from the top position though.
Erwin is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #T14#
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Erwin has control of the leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Erwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his welterweight title!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Derek Erwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 91 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavlov defends well and Miyagi ends up having to push Pavlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pavlov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Miyagi wants the takedown. Pavlov is fighting it off but Miyagi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pavlov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
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. #T2#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Miyagi
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.
Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
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: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Miyagi
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyagi 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.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
#T5#
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.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Miyagi won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Miyagi has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T8#
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Pavlov trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Miyagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov postures up.#T9#
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Miyagi prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi being controlled for a moment.
Miyagi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Miyagi
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.#T10#
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Miyagi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pavlov is staying active.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov fails to advance to Miyagi's back.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Miyagi#T13#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Pavlov tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but McCain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain dives in and grabs Pavlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes down on McCain's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCain wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McCain.
McCain darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns McCain into the cage.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
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 tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov prevents McCain from improving position.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
McCain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
McCain tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) McCain
Pavlov regains half guard.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
McCain trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (9) McCain
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
McCain is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pavlov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (12) McCain
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (12) McCain
Pavlov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain looking to control but Pavlov passes into half guard.
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.
#T6#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (12) McCain
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (12) McCain
Pavlov 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.
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.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McCain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pavlov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McCain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pavlov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 15 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pavlov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Pavlov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T1#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee trying to control the position.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Lee has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Lee#T6##SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controls the position.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Lee has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee 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.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T7#
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to keep Lee in close.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (7) Lee
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Pavlov trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T10#
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov controlling Lee's posture.
Pavlov looking to control.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Pavlov controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Lee trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T13#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Well, if Lee 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.
Pavlov is not content to let Lee control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov 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!
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pavlov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Archer
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Archer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position. #T1#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Pavlov has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#T2#
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Archer
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T3#
Archer 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 trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controlling Archer's posture.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T4#
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (2) Archer
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T7#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Archer
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer reaches up to try and control the position but Pavlov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Archer rolls and tries to escape and now Pavlov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Archer#T9#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off.
Archer tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Archer is keeping busy.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Archer.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Archer#T10#
Archer is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Pavlov has his feet on Archer's thighs here. He's pushed Archer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Archer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tidd gets caught napping as Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown. Tidd manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov is pushing down on Tidd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tidd is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tidd wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tidd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Tidd trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Tidd is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd'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 takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov not doing much here.
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!
Tidd regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidd has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tidd is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T5#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tidd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Tidd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
More stalling from Pavlov.#T6#
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tidd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Tidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov passes Tidd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tidd is trying to control Pavlov's posture. Pavlov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Tidd! Pavlov is rotating here... this could be the end... Tidd is out! Pavlov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
WPGC 10.5
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pavlov did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Pavlov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx 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.#T2#
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sparxx wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T5#
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Sparxx prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Pavlov.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks. #T8##SUB#
Sparxx showing good submission defense here.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Pavlov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9##SUB#
Pavlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sparxx has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (18) vs (6) Sparxx#SUB#
Sparxx fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Pavlov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (21) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Sparxx turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (8) Sparxx#T14#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (23) vs (8) Sparxx
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 44 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello gets a double leg takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controlling Jello's posture.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Pavlov is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Pavlov#T2#
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Jello not doing much here.
Pavlov wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello moves into full mount! Pavlov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (0) Pavlov
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Jello avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jello moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (14) vs (0) Pavlov
Jello controls the position.#T5#
Pavlov breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (14) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Jello is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
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!
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (16) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T8#
Jello wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (16) vs (4) Pavlov
Jello controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (16) vs (7) Pavlov#T10#
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov prevents Jello from improving his position.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jello's thigh. Jello counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Jello is holding on to half guard well.
Pavlov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well. #SUB2#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jello tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T14#
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jello's guard.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jello's thigh. Jello counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello 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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Event:
WPGC 8.5
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 44 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
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.
Lo regains half guard.
Lo is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
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.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Lo
Lo wants to control but Pavlov postures up.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lo holding on.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Lo is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Lo
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Lo
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Lo controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Lo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (5) Lo
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tries to control the position but Lo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (8) Lo#T6#
Pavlov is in bad spot here.
Lo controlling the position well here. Pavlov rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lo's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (8) Lo
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Lo
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Lo prevents Pavlov from moving into mount. #T8#
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo struggling a bit here.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Lo is not content to let Pavlov control the position. #T11#
Pavlov in the domination position with Lo hanging on.
Lo prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Lo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Lo gets back to full guard.
Lo trying to control the position here.
Lo trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (10) Lo
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (13) Lo
Lo working away.#T13#
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lo wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away. #T14#
Lo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov keeping his opponent close.
Pavlov is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 44 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Pavlov prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge ! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Cubbedge manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Cubbedge
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.#T2#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Cubbedge
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 controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cubbedge 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.#T3#
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Cubbedge right now.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Cubbedge wants to escape the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cubbedge is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
WPGC 6.5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 43 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.#TD#
Jello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov wants to control but Jello postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Jello has control of an arm but Pavlov manages to advance to Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Jello is staying busy.
Jello tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jello doesn't escape.
Jello trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip. #T2#
Jello can't escape the position.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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!
Pavlov wants to control the position but Jello frees himself and scrambles - Pavlov manages to regain control in side control.
Jello is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Jello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Jello keeping control of the position. #T3#
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Jello is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Jello 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.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Jello is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away. #T6#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Jello 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.
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.
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard. #T7#
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jello keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T8#
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a kimura here but Jello manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pavlov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (6) vs (4) Pavlov#T9#
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jello is staying active.
Jello tries to advance position but instead Pavlov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but Jello passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well. #T12#
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jello is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Jello uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (4) Pavlov#T13#
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (18) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov tries to break free.
#T14#
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Pavlov rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (18) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WPGC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 42 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Pavlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Pavlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
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.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Pavlov controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T3#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
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!
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pavlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Pavlov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.#T9#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
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.
Pavlov wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here.
#T12#
Kersikov is taking a breather. Pavlov 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 tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Kersikov prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Pavlov is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
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: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.6
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 42 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Jello jumps into guard, dragging Pavlov to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (3) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Jello manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Pavlov is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
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!
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Jello is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Jello is staying busy.#SUB2#
Jello is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jello tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Jello defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Jello defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Jello is staying busy.#T5##SUB2#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Jello tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Jello just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Jello's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pavlov wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov is not going to allow Jello to sit and survive in this position.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Jello is staying busy.#T8#
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Jello tries to break free.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Jello is in bad spot here.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.#SUB2#
Jello is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Jello frees himself and scrambles - Pavlov manages to regain control in side control.
Pavlov controls the position.
Jello is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Pavlov working away.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount. #T11#
Jello struggling a bit here.
Jello trying his best to control but Pavlov has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control the action but instead Jello gets a body lock and reverses into Pavlov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Pavlov seems keen to control Jello's posture.#T12#
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello preventing the sweep. #T13#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
Jello trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (11) Pavlov
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Jello tries to advance to mount but Pavlov denies him.
Jello takes a little break here. Pavlov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Pavlov being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 11 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 41 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Priest
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
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 is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Priest wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #T3#
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Priest
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Priest bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Priest#T4#
Priest won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Priest postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to control.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (7) Priest
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Pavlov is not content to let Priest control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest controlling from side mount.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is holding Priest down, trying to stall.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Priest#T7#
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Priest is controlling his hands well.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Priest is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Pavlov wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T8#
Priest trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (9) Priest
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#T9#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (12) Priest
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.#T10#
Priest working away.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (15) Priest
Pavlov stops Priest from passing to mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
#T12#
Priest stalling.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Priest stalling.
Pavlov keeping hold of Priest's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (18) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Priest looking to secure an arm triangle but Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Chai
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T1#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
I've been told that Chai has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Chai
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T3#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Chai has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Chai is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
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.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to control the position but Chai frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Pavlov grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Chai there - Pavlov really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Jhit working away.#SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
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.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Pavlov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling Pavlov's posture.
Al Jhit looking to control.
#T2#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Al Jhit
Pavlov just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Jhit is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Al Jhit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is just holding on here. Pavlov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Al Jhit#T4#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (6) Al Jhit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T5#
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Al Jhit
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh. Al Jhit counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T6#
Al Jhit being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit controlling the position.#T7##SUB2#
Al Jhit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Al Jhit
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T8#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Al Jhit
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T9#
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Pavlov is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Al Jhit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (12) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (12) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#T14#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Al Jhit 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.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Ramirez is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez 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.#T5#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T11#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Pavlov tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T14#
Pavlov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ramirez tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.#T1#
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T2#
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy. #T4#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Merlin trying to control here.
#T5#
Merlin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
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!
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin trying to control here.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Merlin 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.
Merlin gets full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
More stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Pavlov#T12#
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov slows the pace down. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 28 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alopodis did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis 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.
Pavlov prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T3#
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pavlov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T6#
Pavlov wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis 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.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Alopodis from escaping the position.
Alopodis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#T7#
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Alopodis just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alopodis taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Pavlov controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Walters
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is not content to let Walters control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Pavlov is right now. #T1#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pavlov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov sneaks back into half guard.
Walters is taking a breather. Pavlov 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 staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walters is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well. #T3#
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Walters
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.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Walters is staying busy.
Walters tries to break free.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Walters rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Walters looks to control.
Walters tries to break free.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walters.
Walters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters is really stuck here.
#T5#
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov 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.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov controls the action.
Walters is really stuck here.
Pavlov controls the action.#T6##SUB#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walters is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Walters tries to break free.
Walters looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pavlov controls the action.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Walters is really stuck here.
#T7#
Walters trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Walters right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Walters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Pavlov is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Walters won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (5) Walters
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Walters can't escape the position.
#T10#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Pavlov prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Walters wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T11#
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Pavlov prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Pavlov mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Walters wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.#T12#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Pavlov looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walters is holding on tight.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walters is holding on tight.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T14#
Pavlov mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 39 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyagi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T1#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi controlling the position well. #T4#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
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.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#T5#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Miyagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miyagi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Miyagi tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
I would not like to be Miyagi right now.
#T8#
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Miyagi. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Miyagi tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Miyagi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pulls Miyagi in to control the position. #T9#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyagi looking to control.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
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 trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Miyagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (6) vs (10) Pavlov#T12#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Miyagi's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (12) vs (10) Pavlov#T14#
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
Pavlov just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pavlov just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 39 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Merlin
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
Pavlov prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Merlin trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T1#
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Merlin has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Merlin
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #T3#
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Merlin is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #T5#
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Merlin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Merlin#T6#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Merlin is holding on tight.
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Merlin is holding on tight.
Pavlov looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov fails to advance to Merlin's back.
Merlin is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin controlling Pavlov's posture.
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. #T9#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Merlin has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Merlin working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Merlin has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Merlin 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.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Merlin#T12#
Merlin is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is staying tight to Merlin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Merlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
Merlin being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Merlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Merlin is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?#T14#
Pavlov is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Merlin is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Merlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 39 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Read moves into range and clinches up with Pavlov.
Read wants a takedown.
#TD#
Pavlov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Read clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Read
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Read is really stuck here.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov avoiding Read 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov controls the position.#T1#
Read tries to escape the position.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Read doesn't escape. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Read is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Read right now.
Read rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Read is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Read
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Pavlov prevents Read from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB#
Pavlov is working for a guillotine from mount but Read frees his head quite easily.
Read is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Read is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Read to control.
Read tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Read wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Read is looking to get to half guard.
Read is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Read doesn't allow it.
Read is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Read prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Read working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Read to control.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T6#
Read tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for a guillotine from mount but Read frees his head quite easily.
Read tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Read is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Read is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Read regains half guard.
Read wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T9#
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Read
Read is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Read
Read working to try and regain half guard.
Read is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Read keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Read sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Pavlov prevents Read from improving his position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is pressing down on Read's thigh, looking to free his foot. Read is holding on for now.
Pavlov prevents Read from improving his position.
Read is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov prevents Read from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov is pressing down on Read's thigh, looking to free his foot. Read is holding on for now.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom. #T14#
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Read doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Read 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Sitsongrit
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T2#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now. #T3#
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Pavlov is posturing up here but Sitsongrit has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pavlov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pavlov has to tap! Slick submission there by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavlov defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Pavlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlov pinned against the cage. Pavlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the cage.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramirez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ramirez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pavlov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T1#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
What's Ramirez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ramirez prevents Pavlov from moving into mount. #T3#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T4#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Ramirez
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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. #T5#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov fails to advance to Ramirez's back.
Ramirez tries to control the position but Pavlov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Ramirez
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Ramirez needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10##SUB#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ramirez is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Ramirez is staying busy.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Pavlov.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Pavlov controls the action.
Ramirez tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T11#
Pavlov wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Pavlov controls the action.
Ramirez turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Ramirez
Pavlov controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Pavlov seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (6) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Pavlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
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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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burroughs but Burroughs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Burroughs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Burroughs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Burroughs
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Pavlov is taking a breather. Burroughs 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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Burroughs pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Burroughs seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage. #T9#
Burroughs is continuing to stall.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
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.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs being controlled for a moment.
Burroughs is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Burroughs#T12#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Pavlov wants to take Burroughs's back but he can't do it this time.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Burroughs 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.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Pavlov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well. #SUB#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Cubbedge 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cubbedge sprawls well. Cubbedge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Cubbedge forces Pavlov back against the cage and clinches.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cubbedge 's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cubbedge 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pavlov wants a takedown.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cubbedge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cubbedge has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Cubbedge manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Cubbedge advancing to mount. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Cubbedge #T2#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to get back to full guard but Pavlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov prevents Cubbedge from getting the reversal.#T5#
Cubbedge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge ! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Cubbedge #T6#
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Cubbedge to control.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Cubbedge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov fails to move to back control. #T8#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Cubbedge
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cubbedge 's body.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cubbedge for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Cubbedge tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T12#
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov 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.
#T13##SUB#
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Pavlov.#T14#
Cubbedge 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.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Cubbedge .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
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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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boesku can't do much from the bottom here.
Boesku manages to get back to half guard.
Boesku wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
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.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Boesku tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boesku tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Boesku tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Boesku's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Pavlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boesku is surviving well by controlling Pavlov's body position as best he can.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov wants to take Boesku's back but he can't do it this time.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boesku is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Boesku
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Boesku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Boesku from escaping the position.
Boesku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5##SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boesku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov controls the action.
Boesku wants to escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off. #T6#
Boesku tries to break free.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boesku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boesku for a finish. #T7#
Boesku can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control.
Good control from Pavlov.#SUB#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Boesku, looking for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Pavlov is looking to control Boesku but Boesku is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boesku is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.
Boesku prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boesku just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Boesku is staying busy.
Boesku is really stuck here.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boesku.#T10##SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boesku staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Boesku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boesku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Boesku staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Boesku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boesku looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boesku tries to break free.
#T13#
Boesku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Boesku tries to buck him off.
Boesku trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip. #T14#
Boesku tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Boesku is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pavlov gets his way!
Pavlov avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 50 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 37 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlov sprawls well. Pavlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Pancake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pancake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pancake wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pancake manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pancake wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T3#
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov keeping hold of Pancake's head, controlling as best he can.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Pancake is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Pavlov pulls Pancake in close to his closed guard and prevents Pancake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself. #T6#
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake postures up.
Pancake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face as Pancake controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control but Pancake postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Pancake keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov is trying to control Pancake's posture but Pancake avoids it.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T8#
Pancake has control of an arm but Pavlov manages to advance to Pancake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (8) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
Pancake tries to escape the position.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Pancake pushed the leg off.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
Pancake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Pancake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Pancake controlling from the top position. #T9#
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pavlov controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pancake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T10#
Pancake keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pancake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pavlov has passed into half guard!
Pancake wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
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.
#T11#
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (10) vs (9) Pavlov
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pancake is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Pavlov prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.
Pancake is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (10) vs (12) Pavlov
Pancake turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (12) vs (12) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pancake gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pancake takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Tobias Pancake is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Pancake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 37 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pavlov gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Pavlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Pavlov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pavlov to the mat. Pavlov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to 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.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T1#
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Miyagi defends easily.
#T2#
Miyagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi in the domination position with Pavlov hanging on.#T3#
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi 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 controlling the position.#T4#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T5#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Miyagi 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 managing to control the position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Pavlov won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov is pushing down on Miyagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T8#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
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.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well. #T9#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi gets back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Miyagi is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi looking to control.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12##SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Miyagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyagi is holding on tight.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi has a hand on Pavlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pavlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (5) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 36 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #T4#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Miyagi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pavlov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi 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 working a defensive guard but Miyagi passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T10#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Pavlov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T11#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to control but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 36 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merlin as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Pavlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merlin.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Merlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
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 won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Merlin pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working. #T5#
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Merlin pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
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. #T7#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Pavlov pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Merlin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to take Merlin's back but instead Merlin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Merlin
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.#T12#
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merlin is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Merlin is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Merlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Pavlov is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 35 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Pavlov scores with a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
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!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.#T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face as Brown controls the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown taking a breather here.
Pavlov is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Brown trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Brown laying and praying for a moment but Pavlov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
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: Brown (5) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. #T10#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing much here.
#T11#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov prevents Brown from improving his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov prevents Brown from improving his position.#T12#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Brown doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Brown 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.#T13#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T14#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown trying to control the position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to keep Brown in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Joshua Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 35 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boesku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown into Boesku's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Boesku trying to control the position here.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Boesku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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. #T1#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.#T2#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Boesku managing to control the position.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Boesku working a defensive guard but Pavlov passes into half guard.
#T3#
Pavlov is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Boesku's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boesku. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Pavlov wants to take Boesku's back here but Boesku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Boesku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov wants to take Boesku's back here but Boesku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.#T6#
Pavlov prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Boesku tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Pavlov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Boesku
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Pavlov controls Boesku momentarily but Boesku frees himself.
Pavlov pulls Boesku in close to his closed guard and prevents Boesku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boesku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Boesku
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
Boesku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.#T11#
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Boesku pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Boesku wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boesku is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Boesku
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Boesku postures up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Boesku 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.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Boesku won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Boesku advances to half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
Pavlov is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boesku in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boesku trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pavlov working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the ropes.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Pavlov manages to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pavlov after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Sitsongrit looking for a takedown.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Pavlov gets tackled into the ropes by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sitsongrit has Pavlov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Pavlov tumbling to the mat - Sitsongrit dives into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit being controlled here momentarily.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #T3#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but Pavlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sitsongrit to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
#T4#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #T8#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Sitsongrit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Sitsongrit 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.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Pavlov is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pavlov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sitsongrit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pavlov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sitsongrit pulls down on the head and he's put Pavlov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlov sprawls well. Pavlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pavlov scores with a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
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!
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Steel is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Steel wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to control but Steel wriggling away. #T4#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Steel wriggling away. #T6#
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Pavlov prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Steel holds on to Pavlov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Pavlov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Steel.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Steel can't escape the position.
#T12#
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
Steel is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Steel tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Steel wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Steel tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controls the action.
Steel breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Pavlov#T14#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.#TD2#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burroughs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (0) vs (4) Pavlov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burroughs keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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.
Burroughs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pavlov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (7) Pavlov#T4#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (10) Pavlov#T5#
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burroughs tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to control Burroughs but Burroughs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Burroughs tries to break free.
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!#T7#
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Pavlov the control monster continue. Boring.
Pavlov is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Burroughs breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Pavlov
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.
Burroughs postures up.
#T8#
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Pavlov has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Burroughs wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Pavlov stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (15) Pavlov
Pavlov working away.#T11#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Burroughs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Burroughs tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Pavlov just content to control the position. #T12#
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (2) vs (17) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.#T14#
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 17 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alopodis's waist but Alopodis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.#TD#
Alopodis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alopodis 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.
Pavlov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T1#
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alopodis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alopodis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Pavlov not allowing Alopodis to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape. #T2#
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!
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alopodis tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Alopodis is defending well. #T3#
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Pavlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (6) Pavlov
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T6#
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.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T7#
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T8#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov makes his way to full guard, as Alopodis worked for a kimura.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #T9#
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alopodis's best efforts.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T10#
Pavlov is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis sitting in guard here, content to control.
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: Alopodis (11) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (11) Pavlov#T11#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.#T12##SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Pavlov controlling Alopodis's posture. #T13#
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Alopodis wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.#T14##SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alopodis 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!
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Pavlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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: Alopodis (13) vs (13) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Alopodis is heads and Pavlov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Merlin, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Merlin against the cage but Merlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (0) vs (4) Pavlov
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Merlin tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Merlin tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
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.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Merlin trying to control here.
Merlin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!#SUB#
Merlin actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Merlin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T5#
Merlin is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
#T6#
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T7#
Pavlov is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.#T9#
Merlin controlling the position well.
Merlin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
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.#T10#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (10) Pavlov#T11#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Pavlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Merlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#T14#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 33 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Pavlov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel controlling the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Steel wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2#
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T3#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Steel 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: Steel (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Steel looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Steel content just to control the position here.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Steel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well. #T8#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T9#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov keeping hold of Steel's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T11#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (13) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (16) vs (4) Pavlov#T13#
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Steel not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Pavlov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steel controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Pavlov tries to buck him off.
Steel keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Steel not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Steel has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Halli from advancing position.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Halli is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli trying to control the pace. #T2#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T3#
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T5#
Pavlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Halli
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Halli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Halli
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.#T7#
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (13) Halli#T9#
Pavlov turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (13) Halli
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (15) Halli#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halli 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.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli controlling the action here.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (18) Halli
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away. #T12#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Halli gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (2) vs (20) Halli
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stalling.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
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.#T14#
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli controlling from the top position.
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.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 20 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Huhrera pushes Pavlov against the cage but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huhrera looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
Huhrera looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huhrera 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Huhrera with that takedown attempt.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the cage.
Pavlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huhrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Huhrera , looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Huhrera against the cage but Huhrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pavlov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Huhrera wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#T1#
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Huhrera 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.
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!
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Huhrera defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Huhrera is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Huhrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (5) Pavlov
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.#T2#
Huhrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Pavlov won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Pavlov pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T5#
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Huhrera has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera controlling the position.#T7#
Pavlov trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
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 looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Huhrera pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .#T9#
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov pushes down on Huhrera 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy. #T10#
Huhrera is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Huhrera keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Huhrera is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away. #T12#
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huhrera is holding on for now.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huhrera is holding on for now. #T13#
Huhrera tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Huhrera controlling the position well.
Huhrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.#T14#
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Huhrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 7 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new featherweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavlov walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ignatowski rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ignatowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T2#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
#T3#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T6#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Pavlov takes Ignatowski's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ignatowski is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T8#
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Ignatowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ignatowski pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Pavlov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ignatowski is doing well to defend. Pavlov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ignatowski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 31 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Halli working away.
Halli taking a breather here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Halli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (6) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.#T1#
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Halli pushed the leg off.
Halli trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov fails to advance to Halli's back.
Pavlov tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T4#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Pavlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Halli tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov mounts Halli! Really nice guard pass there!
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Halli wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T9#
Pavlov tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Halli tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T10#
Pavlov looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halli tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov fails to advance to Halli's back.
Halli tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Halli bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
#T13#
Pavlov is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Well,Halli is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halli controlling the pace.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (11) vs (4) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 31 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sitsongrit holds of for dear life.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Sitsongrit doesn't allow it.
Sitsongrit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
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.
Pavlov trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Sitsongrit.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Sitsongrit looks to control.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Sitsongrit. #T6#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sitsongrit pushed the leg off.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
#T8##SUB#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Sitsongrit 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 controlling the position well here. Sitsongrit rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Sitsongrit tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
#T11#
Pavlov 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.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Sitsongrit. #SUB#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T12#
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
Sitsongrit breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #T14#
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit 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 has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
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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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Halli on his heels. He'll look to pass Halli's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli looking to control.
Pavlov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halli trying to control the position here. #T1#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov pulls Halli in to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to escape the position but Halli is controlling the position. #T2#
Pavlov tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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 is letting Halli control him for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halli presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T4#
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halli tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Halli prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Halli is trying to stick to Pavlov's back but Pavlov is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T6#
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Pavlov.#T7#
Pavlov pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it. #T8#
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Pavlov is looking to pass Halli's guard but actually Halli recovers to full guard.
Pavlov is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
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 passes into half guard. #T11#
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.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.#T12#
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Halli controlling the position.#T13#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saldini as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldini is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Saldini trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #T1#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Pavlov is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
Saldini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it. #T2#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
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 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Saldini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
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!#T6#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Saldini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Saldini is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to take Saldini's back but Saldini rolls and after a scramble, Saldini ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Saldini to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (5) Pavlov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Saldini is working away.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saldini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #T9#
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov wants to control the action but instead Saldini gets a body lock and reverses into Pavlov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving. #T10#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Pavlov won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Saldini won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (14) Pavlov
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Pavlov passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saldini gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini 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: Saldini (8) vs (14) Pavlov
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Cosades
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.
Pavlov has his hands on Cosades's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Cosades is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov 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.
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cosades pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Cosades won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov controlling Cosades's posture. #T4#
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Cosades passes into half guard.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Cosades
Pavlov trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Cosades tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Cosades
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades stops Pavlov from passing to mount. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov taking a break here but Cosades is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cosades reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Cosades
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Cosades trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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. #T10#
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Cosades
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cosades is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T11#
Cosades tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cosades will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cosades gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Cosades has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Pavlov stays in close to Cosades's body and controls the position.
Pavlov pushing down on Cosades's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cosades is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Cosades is defending the position. #T14#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Cosades
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 29 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Halli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T2#
Pavlov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pavlov is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Halli 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: Halli (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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 manages to get back to half guard.
Halli is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#T5#
Pavlov is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T6#
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pavlov has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Pavlov#T7#
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.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halli keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Halli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T9#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Pavlov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T10#
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Halli is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead Halli slips a leg back in to half guard. #T11#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T12#
Pavlov stalling.
Halli controlling the position for now.
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!
Halli is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T13#
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
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.
#T14#
Halli is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 29 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakuraba 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 seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is holding on to half guard well.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture. #T2#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
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.
Sakuraba pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba looking to control.
#T4#
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Sakuraba won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
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.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Sakuraba
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakuraba postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Sakuraba trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Sakuraba
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.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sakuraba pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T10#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Sakuraba has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T12#
Sakuraba is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Sakuraba won't allow it.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard. #T13#
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T14#
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Sakuraba is defending the position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Sakuraba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the cage.
Pavlov wants a takedown.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pavlov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Jackson
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jackson wants to take Pavlov's back here but Pavlov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Pavlov wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov holds on to Jackson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T3#
Pavlov reaches up and holds on to Jackson to control the position.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson wants to take Pavlov's back but he can't do it this time.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov holds on to Jackson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T4#
Pavlov reaches up to try and control the position but Jackson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pavlov rolls and tries to escape and now Jackson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Jackson
Pavlov rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Jackson controls the position.
It looks like Jackson 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 trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
#T5#
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T7#
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.#T8#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Pavlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (12) Jackson
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #T10#
Jackson is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T11#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Jackson stalling.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T12#
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #T13#
Jackson controlling the action here.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
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: Pavlov (4) vs (12) Jackson
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (12) Jackson
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Pavlov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 12 to 7.
Tyrano Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyrano Jackson 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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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva Jr quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr 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.
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 up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr struggling a bit here.#T3#
Silva Jr tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Silva Jr prevents Pavlov from improving position. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top 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.
Pavlov working away.#T4#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr 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.#T5#
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pavlov escapes and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pavlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva Jr is surviving well by controlling Pavlov's body position as best he can.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (16) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.#T10#
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T11#
Silva Jr wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (19) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
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.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dyon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon struggling a bit here.
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 Dyon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dyon is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Dyon tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Dyon seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov stalling. #T1#
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Dyon
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Pavlov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dyon is looking to control Pavlov but Pavlov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dyon is persistently looking for the submission but Pavlov is defending it well.
Pavlov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Dyon trying to control.#T3#
Dyon is not going to allow Pavlov to sit and survive in this position.
Dyon doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (4) Dyon
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB2#
Dyon has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Dyon 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 controlling the pace.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Dyon
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Dyon prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Dyon's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Dyon is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controls the position.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Dyon prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
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 Dyon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dyon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Dyon wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Dyon is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dyon wants to improve his position but instead Pavlov has moved into half guard.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Dyon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Dyon
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dyon is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Dyon
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dyon rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Pavlov trying to control.
Dyon tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dyon doesn't escape.
Dyon tries to break free.
Pavlov not allowing Dyon to control his hands.
I really don't envy Dyon right now.
#T11#
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Dyon buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Dyon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov not allowing Dyon to control his hands. #SUB#
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dyon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Dyon from escaping the position.
#T12#
Dyon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dyon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Dyon prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyon is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
Pavlov fails to advance to Dyon's back.
Dyon is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Dyon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov fails to advance to Dyon's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 8 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Hozdic closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Hozdic pushes Pavlov against the cage but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Hozdic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Hozdic pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T3#
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Hozdic is defending the position.
Hozdic is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T4#
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5#
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hozdic can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6##SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Hozdic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T7#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Hozdic is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hozdic is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T8##SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hozdic is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#T9#
Hozdic is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov trying to control from Hozdic's half guard. Hozdic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov pushing down on Hozdic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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!
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hozdic's thigh. Hozdic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T11#
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard. #T12#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hozdic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13#
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hozdic is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
#T14#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Pavlov tries to take Hozdic's back but instead Hozdic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
CWC 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavlov is fending him off so far but Sitsongrit persists. Nope, Pavlov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Pavlov.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlov has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Pavlov has Sitsongrit pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit#T4#
Pavlov passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Pavlov postures up.
#T5#
Sitsongrit controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead Sitsongrit slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
Sitsongrit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Sitsongrit prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T8#
Pavlov looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov mounts Sitsongrit! Really nice guard pass there!
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sitsongrit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Sitsongrit#SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov avoiding Sitsongrit 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB#
Sitsongrit preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Pavlov.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Sitsongrit is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sitsongrit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T13#
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T14#
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Sitsongrit buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakuraba trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T2#
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Sakuraba looking to control.
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.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sakuraba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T6#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving. #T7#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
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.
Sakuraba wants to hit a sweep here but Pavlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sakuraba there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Sakuraba#T8#
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov fails to advance to Sakuraba's back.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sakuraba has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sakuraba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #T9#
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Sakuraba#T11#
Sakuraba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy. #T13#
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakuraba is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Sakuraba instead regains half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Sakuraba 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 27 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov shoots in and drives through. Sakuraba sprawls well.#TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pavlov did well to prevent Sakuraba getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Sakuraba from advancing position.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#T1#
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is controlling Sakuraba's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Well, if Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Sakuraba
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakuraba's best efforts.#T5#
Well, if Sakuraba 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.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Pavlov controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Sakuraba stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Pavlov is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Sakuraba 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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Sakuraba
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakuraba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sakuraba has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba is controlling Pavlov's posture.#T10#
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov stays in close to Sakuraba's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 5 to 2.
Ishiihara Sakuraba tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 27 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Halli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
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.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.
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.
Halli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Pavlov prevents Halli from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov prevents Halli from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Halli is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T4#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Halli
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Halli regains half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Halli tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Halli is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov stalling. #T9#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Halli
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov wants to take Halli's back here but Halli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli 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 wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
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.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Halli#T12#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Halli denies him.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T13#
Halli wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli controls the position for a moment.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T14#
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Halli
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
Pavlov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov has a takedown stuffed.
Sakuraba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#T1#
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Sakuraba denies him.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away. #T3#
Sakuraba tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov working away.#T4#
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Sakuraba is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pavlov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Sakuraba#T5#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuraba tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Sakuraba won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Sakuraba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sakuraba. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Sakuraba
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Sakuraba doesn't allow it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Pavlov tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
Pavlov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Sakuraba looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sakuraba wants to escape the position.
Sakuraba wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
What can Sakuraba 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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Sakuraba wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sakuraba doesn't escape.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Further stalling from Pavlov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Sakuraba just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov is hanging on to Sakuraba's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sakuraba.#SUB#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Sakuraba, looking for the choke. #T11#
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakuraba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sakuraba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov is looking to control Sakuraba but Sakuraba is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T12#
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Sakuraba rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sakuraba wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sakuraba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pavlov gets his way!
Sakuraba trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sakuraba doesn't escape. #SUB#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Sakuraba, looking for the choke.
Sakuraba wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free. #T13#
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov not allowing Sakuraba to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Sakuraba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T14#
Sakuraba trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sakuraba.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 26 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Brown is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!#T1#
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Brown 's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Brown has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov has his hands on Brown 's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T6#
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (6) Pavlov
Brown is staying tight to Pavlov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov isn't going anywhere.#T10#
Brown wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is holding on to half guard well.
Brown is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Brown is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Brown wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to control the action here but instead Brown manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Brown trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (6) Pavlov
Brown trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Brown trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Brown advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (15) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov reaches up to try and control the position but Brown seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pavlov rolls and tries to escape and now Brown has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (18) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to break free.
Brown 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (18) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Antonio Brown is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antonio Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 275
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 26 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrison somewhat.
Pavlov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morrison goes for a double leg but Pavlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pavlov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into Morrison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Morrison
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at The Proving Grounds inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.#T3#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison postures up.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T4#
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Morrison
Pavlov is pushing down on Morrison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison gets full guard.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Pavlov is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Morrison
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison controlling from the top position.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Morrison
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T9#
Morrison controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Morrison 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison 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.#SUB2#
Morrison working for submissions but it's allowed Pavlov to get to half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrison for as long as he can get away with.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Morrison trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (18) vs (4) Morrison#T12#
Morrison is trying to break free.
Morrison trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T13#
Morrison tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morrison wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Morrison is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Morrison tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Pavlov wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison buck him off.
Morrison staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morrison's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
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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Event:
CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 26 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlov uses from the top position.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Lee 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.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (3) vs (2) Lee
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T5#
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Lee
Lee postures up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Pavlov has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #T8#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T9#
Pavlov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Lee
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Lee trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Lee
Lee preventing the sweep.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Pavlov is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (9) Lee
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pavlov wants to control but Lee postures up.#T12##SUB2#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (9) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T14#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a takedown but Halli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pavlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halli swivels and escapes.
Halli fails to land the takedown.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Halli, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Halli against the cage but Halli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finish the Fight in the buildup to the fight.
Reijo Halli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
Halli looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Halli to the mat! Halli manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T3#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Halli wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Halli preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Halli wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Pavlov#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavlov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.#T6#
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halli is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halli is staying active.
Pavlov wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov 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.#SUB#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.#T8#
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?#T9#
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Halli trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to keep Halli in close.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Halli won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here. #T12#
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov is controlling Halli's posture.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (13) vs (2) Pavlov#T14#
Halli controls the position from side control.
Pavlov keeps Halli under control for a moment.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Halli trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Reijo Halli spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls well. He's pushed Brown 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown dives in and grabs Pavlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes down on Brown 's head and hops out.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls well. He's pushed Brown 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Pavlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Brown tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Brown stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
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 Brown 's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pavlov prevents Brown from improving his position.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#T2#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. #T3#
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Pavlov stalling. #T5#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T6##SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Brown 's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Brown is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T8#
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Brown 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Brown wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Pavlov#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Brown trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Good control from Pavlov.#T11#
Pavlov looking to hold on to the position here but Brown rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Brown looking to control.
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. #T12#
Well,Brown is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
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 wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T14#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Antonio Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov goes for a double leg but Tori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tori continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tori (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
Tori seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Tori is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Tori has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (4) vs (6) Pavlov
Tori wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tori is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tori manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Tori wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov controlling Tori's posture.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T4#
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T5#
Pavlov is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
More stalling from Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Tori 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 control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Tori wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Tori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov controlling Tori's posture. #T7#
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.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (6) vs (8) Pavlov
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
#T8#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (6) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tori will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Tori is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tori wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tori is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Tori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tori! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (6) vs (14) Pavlov#T11#
Tori is just holding on here. Pavlov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tori (6) vs (17) Pavlov
Tori tries to escape the position.
Tori prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Tori tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Pavlov avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
Tori is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB2#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke.
Pavlov is looking to control Tori but Tori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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!
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
Tori is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Tori right now.
#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tori trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Tori buck him off. #T14#
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tori is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 17 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
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!
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Archer moves into full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Pavlov passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (9) Pavlov
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (12) Pavlov#T7#
Good control from Pavlov.
Archer tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Archer trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Archer tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Archer buck him off. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Archer trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip. #T9#
Archer prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Archer just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Archer's back but Archer is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Archer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer advances to half guard.
Pavlov is in trouble now - Archer has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (12) Pavlov
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Pavlov won't allow Archer to pass to mount. #T11##SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Archer is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T13#
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T14#
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Archer in to control the position.
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: Archer (5) vs (14) Pavlov
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 5.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Vicini
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
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.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well. #T1#
Pavlov controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T2#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Vicini is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Vicini#T6#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini just content to control the position.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T8#
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T9#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vicini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T11#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini 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.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov stalling. #T14#
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini 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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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 24 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Cruz gets caught napping as Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown. Cruz manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T1#
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 preventing the sweep.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Cruz
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.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Cruz is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face as Pavlov controls the position.
What's Cruz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cruz stops Pavlov from passing to mount. #T3#
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Cruz tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Cruz wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Cruz stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Pavlov laying and praying for a moment but Cruz takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5##SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #T6#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #T7#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shao Kahns Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T10#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Pavlov is looking to pass Cruz's guard but actually Cruz recovers to full guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz 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 control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Pavlov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Cruz
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Pavlov
I've been told that Pavlov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Hunt has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Pavlov is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Hunt bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Pavlov
Hunt wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T9#
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Hunt won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Pavlov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Hunt wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T12#
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Well,Hunt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.#T13#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 23 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Mata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Mata trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (4) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (6) Pavlov#SUB#
Mata has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (6) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mata! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (6) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mata has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (6) vs (14) Pavlov
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Mata buck him off.
Pavlov is looking to control Mata but Mata is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata wants to escape the position.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Mata wants to escape the position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Mata.
Mata rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov controls the position.#T7#
Mata wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Mata can't escape the position.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (14) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Pavlov pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T8#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (16) Pavlov
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov postures up.
#T9#
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mata's guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (19) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Mata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Mata tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Mata is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Mata wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T11#
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (22) Pavlov
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T12#
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mata is holding on tight.
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (22) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (24) Pavlov
Mata controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Mata working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
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.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 24 to 10.
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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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 17 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morrison Jr.'s guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov passes Morrison Jr.'s right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.#T2#
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morrison Jr. haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison Jr. working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pavlov from taking his back.#T4#
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T5#
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but Pavlov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (10) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morrison Jr. will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Morrison Jr. has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (13) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.#T6#
Pavlov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (16) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
I would not like to be Morrison Jr. right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Pavlov looking to break Morrison Jr.'s wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morrison Jr. remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Morrison Jr. is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking to control Morrison Jr. but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Pavlov is persistently looking for the submission but Morrison Jr. is defending it well.
Pavlov trying to control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Morrison Jr. wants to escape the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Morrison Jr. tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (19) Pavlov
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Pavlov.#T10#
Morrison Jr. tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrison Jr. is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morrison Jr. is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Morrison Jr. staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T11#
Good control from Pavlov.
Morrison Jr. looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but not successfully.
Morrison Jr. is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison Jr. buck him off.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T13#
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Morrison Jr. wants to escape the position.
Morrison Jr. is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Pavlov controls the position.
Morrison Jr. rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is thwarting Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. 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 looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 19 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. C K sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Pavlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging C K to the ground. Pavlov is now in C K's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) C K
C K can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but C K defends it.
Pavlov trying to control the action but C K is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but C K is defending the position.
Pavlov stalling.
C K is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but C K is defending well.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
C K controlling the position for now.#T2#
C K wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
C K trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but C K is defending the position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T3#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but C K is working away.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) C K
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K can't escape the position.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
C K 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.#T4#
Pavlov avoids the attempt from C K to control.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov looking to control but C K is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov looking to control but C K is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
C K tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
C K slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
C K tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
C K is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but C K defends it.
Pavlov not doing much here.
C K is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
C K pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. C K is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as C K holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down C K for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but C K pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now C K is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) C K
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov is really struggling to control C K but he's trying to hold on to the position.
C K must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
C K looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pulls C K in close to his closed guard and prevents C K from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Pavlov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and C K is now in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
C K being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is trying to keep C K in close.
Pavlov controlling C K's posture. #T12#
Pavlov wants to control the position but C K says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
C K slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to control C K's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.#T13#
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but C K is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is pulling down on C K's head. It's preventing any offense from C K, at least for the moment.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T14#
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
C K pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
C K engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 22 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
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!
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to control.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Archer tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Archer wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
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.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Pavlov is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Pavlov is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Pavlov pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Archer is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Pavlov is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Archer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Archer won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Archer postures up.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.#T7#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #SUB#
Archer pushes a forearm under Pavlov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pavlov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer is the new featherweight champion!
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
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 43 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tori has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Tori wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Tori won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Pavlov prevents Tori from improving his position.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Tori is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T3#
Tori controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tori for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Tori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stays in close to Tori's body and controls the position.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tori managing to control the position.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T6#
Tori 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Tori
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is not content to let Tori control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.#T7#
Pavlov is controlling Tori's trapped leg to prevent Tori from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Tori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tori is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is trying to keep Tori in close.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Tori pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Tori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tori is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
Tori advances to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.#T10#
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is looking to control Tori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Tori passes into side control, despite Pavlov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Tori
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Tori pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Tori's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Pavlov continues to stall.
Tori prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tori in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pavlov is looking to control Tori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Tori prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is not content to let Tori control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Tori tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Tori but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tori is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Tori has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Tori is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 5 to 2.
Rap Tori spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
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 42 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pavlov.#TD#
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Rock
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle here but Pavlov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T3#
Rock wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
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.
Rock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T4#
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pavlov stalling.
Rock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Rock wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rock sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Rock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Rock is working away. #SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov prevents Rock from improving his position.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Rock recovers full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Rock trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.#T9#
Pavlov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Rock doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Rock
Rock is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy. #T12#
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rock trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Rock#T13##SUB#
Pavlov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock can't escape the position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T4#
Cruz trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
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: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Cruz
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz controlling the position.
Pavlov stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Cruz
Pavlov controls the position from side control.#T6#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T8#
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.#T9#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
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.#T11#
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pavlov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T12#
Pavlov is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cruz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Cruz#T13#
Cruz tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Pavlov prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cruz manages to regain half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishiihara Sakuraba.#TD#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pavlov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sakuraba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pavlov's guard! Nice work there by Sakuraba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Sakuraba
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba postures up.
#T1#
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Sakuraba has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
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.
Sakuraba prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T2#
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakuraba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sakuraba is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
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.#T3#
Well, if Sakuraba 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.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Sakuraba's back. He's all about the action.
Sakuraba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard. #T5#
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Pavlov 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 desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
#T6#
Pavlov is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Sakuraba from advancing position. #T7#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Sakuraba advancing to mount.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Sakuraba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself. #T9#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakuraba won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T11#
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to control.
#SUB#
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
#T12#
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is pulling down on Sakuraba's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakuraba, at least for the moment.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
#T13##SUB#
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB#
Pavlov working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavlov to the ground. Mata is now in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Mata
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 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 is controlling Mata's posture.#T1#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Mata trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mata is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Mata
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to break free.
I would not like to be Mata right now.
Mata 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Pavlov not allowing Mata to control his hands.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Mata is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov is not going to allow Mata to sit and survive in this position.
Mata looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Mata
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there. #T5#
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (7) Mata
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (9) Mata
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Mata pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away. #T9#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard. #T10#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
#SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mata is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
#T11#
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Mata wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Mata 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. #T12##SUB#
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
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: Pavlov (8) vs (9) Mata
Pavlov is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.#T13#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (9) Mata
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Mata tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away. #T14#
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morrison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morrison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Morrison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Morrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (4) vs (5) Pavlov
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working. #T3#
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison is not content to let Pavlov control the position. #T4#
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (4) vs (7) Pavlov
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov mounts Morrison! Really nice guard pass there!
Pavlov tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (4) vs (10) Pavlov
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face, being in this tough position on 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!
Pavlov wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (8) vs (10) Pavlov
Will Morrison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov trying to control the action but Morrison just sinks the hooks in. #T6##SUB#
Pavlov fending off the submission attempt from Morrison.
Pavlov tries to roll but Morrison sticks to his back.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison is looking to control Pavlov but Pavlov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Morrison has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (11) vs (10) Pavlov#T8#
Morrison controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Morrison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morrison tries to get the hooks in deep but Pavlov pushed the leg off.
Morrison doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (11) vs (12) Pavlov
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Morrison 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 looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
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.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (11) vs (15) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom. #T11#
Morrison regains half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Morrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.
Morrison tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (11) vs (18) Pavlov
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
Morrison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (11) vs (21) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 21 to 11.
Matvey Pavlov is the new featherweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Pancake tries to sprawl but Pavlov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Pancake to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pancake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (8) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pancake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Pavlov.
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 trying to control.#T2#
Pancake is really stuck here.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Pancake.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
#T3#
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pancake trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Pancake is staying busy.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pancake tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish.
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms. #T5#
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pancake trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Pavlov wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Pancake tries to break free.
#T6#
Pancake trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
What can Pancake 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 trying to control.
Pancake turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pancake postures up.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pancake trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Pancake wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
#T9#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Pancake maintains control.
Pancake looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov prevents Pancake from taking his back.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Pancake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
Pavlov trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pancake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
Pancake is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Pancake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Pancake's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Pancake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pavlov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pavlov wins on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Pavlov defends the submission attempt.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Ward wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Ward sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Ward is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #T4#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.#T5#
Ward controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #T6#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
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.#T7#
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (4) Ward#T8#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Ward prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov controls the action.
Ward is trying to break free.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Ward is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is hanging on to Ward's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ward pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ward knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ward for a finish.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Ward looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov not allowing Ward to control his hands. #T12#
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Ward.
Ward is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ward is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #SUB#
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ward manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (6) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T13#
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ward has passed into half guard.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ward is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Pavlov is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov looking to score a takedown here. Donde is defending well but Pavlov drives through and ends up in Donde's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Donde
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Donde is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Donde controlling the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Donde keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T1#
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Donde keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Pavlov trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde controlling the position.
Donde trying to control the position.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Donde trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pushing down on Donde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it. #T5#
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Donde wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well. #T6#
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Donde
A lull in the action here.
Donde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Donde
Donde 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 Donde is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov takes Donde's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Donde
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donde for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Donde looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#T9#
Donde is trying to break free.
Donde is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Donde staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donde.
Donde looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control but Donde manages to buck him off and is now in Pavlov's guard! Nice work there by Donde! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Donde
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donde's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Donde#T11#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Donde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donde is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Donde 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.#T13#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov pushes down on Donde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
More hug and hope from Pavlov.
Donde wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov prevents Donde from improving his position.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Pavlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Pavlov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Pavlov tries to control but Lee wriggling away. #T1#
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
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.
Lee tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.#T2#
Lee is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Lee regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Lee
Lee can't escape the position.
Pavlov tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
#T5#
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pavlov rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Pavlov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee 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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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Archer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pavlov is trying to trip Archer. He has hold of a leg but Archer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pavlov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Archer
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Pavlov prevents Archer from improving his position.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Pavlov controls the position.
Archer tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Archer looks to move to half guard but instead Pavlov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Archer
Pavlov wants to take Archer's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T6#
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer 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.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Archer bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov has Archer pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to advance position but Pavlov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Archer
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to control but Archer wriggling away. #T8#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Archer holds on to Pavlov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Archer wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer 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: Pavlov (11) vs (4) Archer
Archer is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is not content to let Archer control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T12#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Archer
Archer tries to break free.
What can Archer 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 controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Archer breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Archer
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov is trying to keep Archer in close.
Pavlov has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 7 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in but Ribbler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribbler, which made it look bad.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribbler as he avoids it easily.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Ribbler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ribbler pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ribbler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
Ribbler 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 is pulling down on Ribbler's head. It's preventing any offense from Ribbler, at least for the moment.#T2#
Ribbler trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Ribbler is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribbler controls the pace.
Pavlov managing to control the position. #T3#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.#T5#
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather. #T6##SUB2#
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ribbler seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
#T7#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Pavlov has a hand on Ribbler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ribbler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (2) Pavlov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov reaches up to try and control the position but Ribbler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pavlov rolls and tries to escape and now Ribbler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
Pavlov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ribbler.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov turns into Ribbler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (4) Pavlov
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Ribbler pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Ribbler pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov won't allow Ribbler to sweep him here.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Ribbler being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard. #T11#
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.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 and throws Ribbler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (7) Pavlov#T12#
Ribbler is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Ribbler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Ribbler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ribbler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov works to advance to full mount. Ribbler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (8) vs (12) Pavlov#T13#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Ribbler doesn't allow it.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Ribbler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Ribbler trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov prevents Ribbler from improving his position.#T14#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Ribbler recovers full guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anatta! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Anatta
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pavlov is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Anatta denies him.
Pavlov staying calm.
Further stalling from Pavlov.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Anatta#T3#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anatta for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov fails to advance to Anatta's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Anatta
Good control from Pavlov.#T6#
Pavlov is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Pavlov.#T7#
Pavlov continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.#T8#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pavlov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Anatta tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
Anatta tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
#T10#
Pavlov is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov 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.
#T11##T12#
Anatta tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Pavlov controls the position.#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Anatta can't escape the position.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Pavlov is not going to allow Anatta to sit and survive in this position.
Anatta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Anatta's back but Anatta is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anatta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Anatta#T14#
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov has Anatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Anatta
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!
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.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pavlov gets caught napping as Pancake dives in and scores a takedown. Pavlov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Pancake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Pancake looking to improve position, pressing down on Pavlov's thigh with his hand. Pavlov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pancake paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pancake's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pavlov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 129: Hozdic vs Pripyat
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes Pavlov against the ropes but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
St Pierre gets caught napping as Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) St Pierre
Pavlov advances to half guard.
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) St Pierre
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T1#
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
St Pierre prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Pavlov tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Pavlov looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) St Pierre
St Pierre is really stuck here.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting St Pierre buck him off.
St Pierre tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
St Pierre breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) St Pierre
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. #T8#
St Pierre postures up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Pavlov pulls St Pierre in close to his closed guard and prevents St Pierre from doing any damage or advancing position.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
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: Pavlov (10) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
St Pierre is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving. #T10#
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre looking to control but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov prevents St Pierre from improving his position.#T11#
St Pierre is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
Pavlov pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Pavlov stays in close to St Pierre's body and controls the position.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
St Pierre looking to control.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13##SUB2#
St Pierre has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
St Pierre looking to control.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (15) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tokugawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tokugawa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshinobu Tokugawa.#CL2#
Tokugawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Tokugawa.
#TD2#
Tokugawa pulls guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
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.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T2#
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Tokugawa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tokugawa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Tokugawa#T3#
I would not like to be Tokugawa right now.
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tokugawa's body.
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.#T4#
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Tokugawa 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 tries to keep control of the position but Tokugawa is staying busy.#T5#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tokugawa for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Tokugawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Tokugawa buck him off.
Further stalling from Pavlov.#T6#
Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov continues to stall.#T7##SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tokugawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tokugawa for a finish.
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
#T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pavlov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Tokugawa is in bad spot here.
Tokugawa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.#SUB#
Pavlov working for the choke.
Pavlov controls the action.#T11#
Tokugawa tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is hanging on to Tokugawa's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tokugawa's body.
#T12#
Pavlov trying to control.
Tokugawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Tokugawa is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Tokugawa wants to escape the position.
Tokugawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tokugawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tokugawa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Tokugawa tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Tokugawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
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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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 12 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov goes for a double leg but Morrison Jr. avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morrison Jr. continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Pavlov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pavlov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Morrison Jr.#T1#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Morrison Jr. is looking to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. 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 controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov wants to take Morrison Jr.'s back here but Morrison Jr. is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully. #T4#
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
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.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Morrison Jr. won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
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.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison Jr. works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Pavlov wants to sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Pavlov stops Morrison Jr. from passing to mount.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pavlov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Morrison Jr. gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pavlov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Morrison Jr. lets go of the hold and Pavlov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Morrison Jr.!
After winning the bout, David Morrison Jr. 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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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Black House in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Charles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Charles's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov prevents Charles from improving his position.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Charles is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Charles is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?#T4#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
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.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Charles wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T6#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Charles is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles can't escape the position.
#T7#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charles wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Charles doesn't allow it.
Charles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charles prevents Pavlov from taking his back.#T9#
Charles can't escape the position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T10#
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T11#
Charles is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov wants to take Charles's back here but Charles is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Charles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the position.#T12#
Charles tries to escape the position.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Charles.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Charles from escaping the position.
#T13#
Charles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Charles is in bad spot here.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Charles doesn't escape.
The adventures of Pavlov the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 8 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.
Mata shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mata. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov won't allow Mata to pass to mount. #T2#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Mata not doing much here.
Pavlov keeping control of the position.
Mata prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov is not content to let Mata control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Mata can't escape the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mata's body.
#SUB2#
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!#T5#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Mata looks to control.
Mata tries to escape the position.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Mata is staying busy.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mata trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Pavlov#T7#
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
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: Mata (9) vs (6) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Mata gets full guard.
Pavlov pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (9) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the action.
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.#T11#
Pavlov avoiding Mata 's attempts to control his hands.
Mata turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
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: Mata (11) vs (14) Pavlov
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (17) Pavlov
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata can't escape the position.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (11) vs (20) Pavlov
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T14#
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 20 to 11.
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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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Brah, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Brah against the ropes but Brah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Brah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brah wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Brah stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Pavlov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pavlov is trying to control Brah's posture but Brah avoids it.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah working away.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #SUB#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Brah trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Brah working away.
Pavlov seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Pavlov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah taking a break here but Pavlov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Brah wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Brah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.#T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov won't allow Brah to pass to mount. #SUB#
Brah seems to be working for a kimura but Pavlov defends the submission attempt.
Pavlov trying to control but Brah postures up.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T5#
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Brah being controlled here, momentarily.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Brah working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brah's guard.
Brah wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is pressing down on Brah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brah is holding on for now. #T7#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Brah wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah can't escape the position.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov looking to control but Brah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Brah tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Brah is being controlled here.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Brah tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Brah denies him.
Brah is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (5) vs (10) Pavlov
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Pavlov looking to control but Brah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov prevents Brah from getting the reversal.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah can't escape the position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Brah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brah is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah keeping control of the position.
Brah tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Pavlov prevents Brah from improving his position.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Brah won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to control. Brah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Brah won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (13) Pavlov
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Brah to control.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (5) vs (16) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 16 to 5.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kuronoa darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.#TD2#
Kuronoa pulls guard effortlessly.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov stays in close to Kuronoa's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kuronoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Kuronoa#T2#
Pavlov tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Kuronoa wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov prevents Kuronoa from getting the reversal.#T3#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Kuronoa tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Kuronoa stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pavlov tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Kuronoa
Pavlov wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy.
Kuronoa is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Pavlov working for the choke.
What can Kuronoa 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 seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Kuronoa just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Kuronoa is staying busy.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuronoa's body.
Kuronoa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy. #T7#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Kuronoa#T8#
Pavlov is not going to allow Kuronoa to sit and survive in this position.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuronoa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Kuronoa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuronoa turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Kuronoa#T9#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is pulling down on Kuronoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuronoa, at least for the moment.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Kuronoa is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov has his hands on Kuronoa's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Kuronoa
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pavlov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuronoa's body to avoid the submission. Kuronoa has instead reached around Pavlov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuronoa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ono Kuronoa!
Ono Kuronoa is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison Jr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
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 Morrison Jr.'s shoulder. That is not cool.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Morrison Jr. wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morrison Jr. tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Morrison Jr. stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Morrison Jr. can't escape 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.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Pavlov wants to take Morrison Jr.'s back here but Morrison Jr. is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Morrison Jr. to control.#T4#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T5#
Morrison Jr. is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control here but Morrison Jr. has managed to regain half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Morrison Jr. is defending the position.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving. #T7#
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T8#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Morrison Jr.#T9##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pavlov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison Jr.!
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. 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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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Remi Daucourt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Daucourt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
Pavlov tries to counter with a takedown but Daucourt is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Pavlov gets tackled into the cage by Daucourt. Daucourt maintains the clinch.
Daucourt can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Daucourt manages to pull guard.
Daucourt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daucourt can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daucourt for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Daucourt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daucourt wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Daucourt
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daucourt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Daucourt is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Daucourt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daucourt prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daucourt is looking to escape.
Daucourt is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T4#
Pavlov fails to advance to Daucourt's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Daucourt prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Daucourt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (3) vs (2) Daucourt
Daucourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Pavlov looking to control.
Daucourt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daucourt stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control but Daucourt passes into half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daucourt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daucourt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Daucourt#T6#
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Daucourt.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Daucourt wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov is hanging on to Daucourt's back as he tries to escape.
Daucourt is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.#T7#
Pavlov continues to stall.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Daucourt's back but Daucourt is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daucourt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Daucourt
Daucourt preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is controlling Daucourt's posture.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Daucourt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Daucourt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Daucourt is controlling well.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Daucourt
Daucourt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daucourt is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Daucourt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
More hug and hope from Pavlov.
Daucourt 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.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Daucourt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daucourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daucourt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Daucourt defending well.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Daucourt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daucourt. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Daucourt
Daucourt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Daucourt is having none of it. #T13#
Daucourt is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daucourt is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Daucourt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Daucourt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Franklin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Franklin (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
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.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
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!
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
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 up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Franklin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Franklin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
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.#T8#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it. #T9#
Pavlov is taking a breather. Franklin 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.
Franklin trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Pavlov is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Franklin (0) vs (8) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pavlov has got his arm under Franklin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Franklin has spun round into Pavlov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. #T12#
Pavlov pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
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.
Franklin being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov has his hands on Franklin's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Pavlov pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
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: Franklin (2) vs (10) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Conforto
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Conforto tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Conforto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Conforto won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
Conforto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Conforto
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.#T2#
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conforto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Conforto
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Pavlov looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conforto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Conforto#T3#
Conforto tries to break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Conforto right now.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T4#
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Conforto tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Conforto tries to break free.
#T5#
What can Conforto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Conforto tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Conforto's back but Conforto is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Conforto
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
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. #T7#
Conforto keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Conforto 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.#SUB2#
Conforto has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Pavlov pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away. #T8#
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Conforto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (2) Conforto#T9#
Conforto stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pavlov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (17) vs (2) Conforto
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Conforto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T10#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Conforto doesn't allow it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Conforto tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Conforto is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to take Conforto's back but he can't do it this time.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape. #T13#
Conforto is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (23) vs (2) Conforto#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov avoiding Conforto 's attempts to control his hands.
Conforto tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
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.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa is looking to sweep but instead, Pavlov has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Wasa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Wasa is in bad spot here.
Pavlov 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.
Wasa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Wasa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Wasa controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa preventing the sweep. #T4#
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Wasa#T5#
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wasa trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Wasa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Wasa prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Wasa
Pavlov can't escape the position.
#T6#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov wants to escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him. #SUB2#
Pavlov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa is looking to control Pavlov but Pavlov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wasa has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pavlov fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa 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: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to keep Wasa in close.
#T9#
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Pavlov pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa postures up.
#T10#
Pavlov seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Wasa#T11#
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Pavlov stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wasa's legs.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (22) vs (8) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T13#
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Wasa 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.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wasa for as long as he can get away with.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
Matvey Pavlov retains his bantamweight title!
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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Event:
CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 1117 p4p, 25 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1640 p4p, 38 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Feltre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Someday Never Comes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pavlov's choice of entrance music: Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Felipe Feltre had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
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!
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Feltre.
Feltre being controlled here, momentarily.
Feltre 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feltre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Feltre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pavlov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Feltre pulls down on the head and he's put Pavlov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
A very excited looking Felipe Feltre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1398 p4p, 34 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1610 p4p, 39 weight class). Ribbler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Religion - Infected. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler 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.
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 is positioning himself well to prevent Ribbler advancing to mount.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Ribbler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov 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.
Ribbler working away.
Pavlov sneaks back into half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov keeping control of the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Ribbler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (10) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Ribbler prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pavlov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (13) vs (0) Pavlov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ribbler wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ribbler looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribbler, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler working a defensive guard here.
Ribbler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (15) vs (2) Pavlov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler postures up.
Pavlov pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov has Ribbler pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribbler won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (18) vs (2) Pavlov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribbler controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ribbler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (21) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribbler prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Ribbler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler 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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Event:
CACC 83 CORONA CARD
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 6298 p4p, 125 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1583 p4p, 38 weight class). Beddo comes to the ring accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matvey Pavlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Philo Beddo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beddo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pavlov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beddo (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beddo is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov stays in close to Beddo's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Beddo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beddo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beddo (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Beddo preventing the sweep.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddo tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo being controlled here momentarily.
Beddo advances to half guard.
Beddo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Beddo trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Beddo 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.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Beddo defends easily.
Beddo stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beddo stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beddo is one step ahead there.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Beddo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Beddo controlling him for the moment.
Beddo looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beddo (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Beddo (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beddo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Beddo (2) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beddo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beddo prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beddo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Beddo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Beddo is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov tries to control but Beddo wriggling away.
Beddo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control but Beddo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beddo tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Beddo is having none of it.
Beddo is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Beddo wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Beddo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pavlov looking to control but Beddo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beddo tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Beddo is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Beddo is working hard here to advance position.
Beddo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Beddo is squirming around nicely.
Beddo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beddo is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beddo tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beddo is looking to escape.
Pavlov prevents Beddo from getting the reversal.
Beddo wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Beddo is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov looking to control but Beddo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beddo tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beddo wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Beddo is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov takes Beddo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Beddo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Beddo (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Beddo is trying to break free.
Beddo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Beddo right now.
Beddo prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Beddo trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beddo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Beddo is defending well.
Pavlov wants to control but Beddo is keeping him busy.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Beddo is defending the position.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beddo trying to control here.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Beddo is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beddo keeps working.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beddo is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beddo avoid being mounted?
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Beddo is working away.
Beddo keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beddo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beddo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beddo is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beddo avoid being mounted?
Beddo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is trying to control. Beddo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 16148 p4p, 508 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1556 p4p, 175 weight class). Holzken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holzken (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Holzken seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Holzken is working away.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Holzken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holzken has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Holzken instead regains half guard.
Holzken trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Holzken defends it.
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 trying to advance position but Holzken counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
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!
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is pushing down on Holzken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holzken is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holzken! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Holzken bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov pulls Holzken in to control the position.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control.
Holzken won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is pulling down on Holzken's head. It's preventing any offense from Holzken, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Holzken passes into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Pavlov is not content to let Holzken control the position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holzken is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (7) Pavlov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Holzken pushes him away.
Holzken wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Holzken postures up.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Holzken is staying active.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Holzken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov prevents Holzken from taking his back.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Well,Holzken is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content just to control the position here.
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holzken moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (11) vs (7) Pavlov
Holzken is hanging on to Pavlov's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Holzken biding his time, controlling Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov just trying to survive but Holzken is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Rodney Holzken retains his featherweight title!
Rodney Holzken thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1672 p4p, 94 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1510 p4p, 84 weight class). Morrison Jr. kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face The Pain. Pavlov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov slows the pace down.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pavlov from improving position.
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 trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Morrison Jr. is a slippery customer.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison Jr. is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrison Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Morrison Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stays in close to Morrison Jr.'s body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Morrison Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov pulls Morrison Jr. in to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Morrison Jr. has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pavlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morrison Jr. but great work by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov slows the pace down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (13) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (13) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (15) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morrison Jr. haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes Morrison Jr.'s right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
More stalling from Pavlov.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (15) Pavlov
Pavlov has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
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.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (17) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 17 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1509 p4p, 90 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1798 p4p, 109 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wasa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is looking to stall here but Pavlov recovers full guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Wasa is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
Wasa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wasa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Wasa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Wasa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is trying to reverse the position but instead Pavlov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Wasa turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Wasa
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Wasa trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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 pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Wasa working a defensive guard here.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Wasa
Pavlov tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Pavlov is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Wasa goes for an armbar but Pavlov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Wasa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1505 p4p, 88 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2674 p4p, 152 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Barbosa 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 controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Barbosa
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Barbosa
Barbosa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pavlov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Barbosa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barbosa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pavlov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pavlov for a finish.
Barbosa has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Barbosa breaks the grip.
Barbosa doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Barbosa
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight 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.
Pavlov prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barbosa for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barbosa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pavlov is staying active.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
Barbosa is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Barbosa is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Caio Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '. |
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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1492 p4p, 91 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 879 p4p, 51 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Matvey Pavlov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chugman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pavlov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chugman manages to pull guard.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman controlling Pavlov's posture.
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.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control the position here.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Chugman
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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 Chugman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chugman sneaks back into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chugman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Chugman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugman is holding on for now.
Pavlov is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chugman wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Chugman
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chugman is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov controls the position.
Chugman is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chugman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chugman is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Chugman tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Chugman is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Chugman
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov wants to control but Chugman manages to buck him off and is now in Pavlov's guard! Nice work there by Chugman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Chugman
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: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Chugman
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chugman is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Chugman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chugman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
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 action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Chugman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1466 p4p, 166 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 3499 p4p, 312 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
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.
Boesku prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Boesku told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Boesku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boesku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Boesku won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov wants to control but Boesku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boesku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boesku.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boesku tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
What can Boesku 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 tries to get the hooks in deep but Boesku pushed the leg off.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Boesku is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
Boesku is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Boesku is really stuck here.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Boesku is staying busy.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boesku is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Boesku is trying to break free.
Pavlov controls the action.
Boesku 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Pavlov.
Boesku looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Boesku is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Boesku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15589 p4p, 449 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1454 p4p, 164 weight class). Holzken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Pavlov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov gets caught napping as Holzken dives in and scores a takedown. Pavlov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Holzken postures up.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Holzken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holzken passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Holzken's head to control him but Holzken postures up.
Holzken controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is looking to control Holzken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
Holzken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov pulls Holzken in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holzken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Holzken says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov keeping control of the position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holzken is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Holzken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Holzken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Holzken advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Holzken seems content to control.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Holzken from advancing to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a hand on Holzken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holzken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Holzken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holzken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov won't allow Holzken to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Holzken advancing to mount.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov reaches up to try and control the position but Holzken seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pavlov rolls and tries to escape and now Holzken has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (11) vs (0) Pavlov
Holzken has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov staying busy and making it hard for Holzken to control.
What can Pavlov 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 turns into Holzken and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (11) vs (2) Pavlov
Holzken keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (11) vs (5) Pavlov
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!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Holzken is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Holzken has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Holzken won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (11) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov trying to control but Holzken is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov prevents Holzken from getting the reversal.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Rodney Holzken is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Rodney Holzken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1450 p4p, 158 weight class) and Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 4153 p4p, 342 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Gorski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken People. Grzegorz Gorski is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Gorski
Gorski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov working away.
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.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Gorski prevents Pavlov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gorski's legs.
Gorski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov working away.
Gorski stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Gorski is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gorski's legs.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Gorski is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Gorski is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gorski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov is staying tight to Gorski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gorski regains half guard.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Gorski
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Gorski
Gorski tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Gorski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorski is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gorski wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Gorski is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorski for as long as he can get away with.
Gorski is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to take Gorski's back here but Gorski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gorski tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Gorski is working away.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Gorski is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorski 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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov won't allow Gorski to sweep him here.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Gorski trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Gorski won't allow it.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Gorski
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorski is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control but Gorski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Gorski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gorski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Gorski is squirming around nicely.
Gorski tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Gorski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gorski can't escape the position.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (0) Gorski
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gorski doesn't escape.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Gorski is staying busy.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Gorski.
Pavlov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gorski is defending well but eventually Pavlov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gorski has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1409 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11724 p4p, 486 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in but Henley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henley with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
Henley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pavlov on his heels. He'll look to pass Pavlov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Henley
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has his hands on Henley's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Henley preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Henley wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Henley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pulls Henley in close to prevent any damage.
Henley passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Henley controlling the action here.
Henley trying to control from Pavlov's half guard. Pavlov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Henley
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
Henley is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov passes Henley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henley is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henley avoid being mounted?
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henley won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Henley wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now.
Henley is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Henley is having none of it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Henley
Pavlov staying calm.
Henley is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Henley! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Henley
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Henley
Henley is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Henley pushed the leg off.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Henley.
Henley is really stuck here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Henley tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Henley tries to break free.
Henley keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Henley trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Henley tries to break free.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Henley rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Henley's body.
Henley tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henley wants to escape the position.
Henley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Henley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
Henley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Henley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henley wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Henley is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henley has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Henley
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Henley trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is hanging on to Henley's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Henley manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Henley
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Henley wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Henley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Henley
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henley wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henley is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henley avoid being mounted?
Pavlov wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1376 p4p, 154 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1533 p4p, 174 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Julio Valeron Huhrera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huhrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huhrera is in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huhrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is letting Huhrera control him for a moment.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pavlov, who protects the arm well.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Huhrera
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Huhrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Huhrera won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Pavlov is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Huhrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera 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.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Huhrera passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Huhrera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Huhrera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera advances to half guard.
Huhrera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (10) Huhrera
Huhrera controlling the position from side mount.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Huhrera
Huhrera is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Huhrera defends it.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huhrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera wants to hit a switch here but Pavlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huhrera there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (10) Huhrera
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Pavlov looking to control but Huhrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov takes Huhrera 's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (10) Huhrera
Huhrera prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Huhrera from escaping the position.
Huhrera just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Huhrera gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Huhrera wins on points by 11 to 10.
Julio Valeron Huhrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1352 p4p, 151 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3285 p4p, 304 weight class). Pavlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Pounds moves into the clinch.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pounds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pounds is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Pounds manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Pounds
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pounds struggling a bit here.
Pounds is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds 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.
Pounds prevents Pavlov from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounds keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is being controlled here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Pounds is being controlled here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pounds wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pounds is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Pounds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounds is holding on for now.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pounds is holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Pounds is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Pounds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pounds has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Pounds looks to control.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Pounds buck him off.
Pavlov is looking to control Pounds but Pounds is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pounds 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.
Pounds trying to control but not successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Pounds rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to control Pounds but Pounds is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pounds doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1661 p4p, 185 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1323 p4p, 141 weight class). Morrison comes to the ring accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Pavlov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Morrison had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morrison's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov stalling.
Morrison's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.
Morrison trying to control here.
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.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
Pavlov is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Morrison is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Pavlov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov wants to control but Morrison has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Morrison is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Morrison is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morrison is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrison wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to take Morrison's back here but Morrison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2290 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1304 p4p, 150 weight class). Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pavlov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Pavlov 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.
Gracie is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie is taking a breather. Pavlov 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 for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov prevents Gracie from improving position.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Pavlov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling Gracie's posture.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavlov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pavlov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1299 p4p, 149 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 2936 p4p, 145 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bruise closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruise turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bruise manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Bruise
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is not content to let Bruise control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control Bruise's posture but Bruise avoids it.
Bruise content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bruise's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Bruise has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bruise is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bruise is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is not content to let Bruise control the position.
Bruise controlling the action here.
Bruise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Bruise is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bruise working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavlov is looking to control Bruise's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruise defends well.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Bruise wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Bruise has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has a hand on Bruise's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bruise takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Bruise
Pavlov tries to hold on but Bruise postures up.
Bruise trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pavlov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pavlov shrugs it off.
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Bruise
Pavlov trying to control but Bruise is working from the bottom.
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.
Bruise is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
Bruise 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.
Bruise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruise is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bruise for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov won't allow Bruise to sweep him here.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bruise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruise pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov pushes down on Bruise's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (7) Bruise
Bruise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Bruise tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Bruise is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Bruise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bruise to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (7) Bruise
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Bruise do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bruise trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Bruise is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bruise 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.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov looking to break Bruise's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bruise remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bruise wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Bruise rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bruise taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1666 p4p, 113 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1250 p4p, 86 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that David Morrison Jr. has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Morrison Jr. seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison Jr. scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison Jr. is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Morrison Jr.'s coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Morrison Jr. defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison Jr. controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. defends easily.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. defends easily.
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morrison Jr. escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Morrison Jr. manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Morrison Jr. has the hooks in. Pavlov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Morrison Jr. passes his arm under Pavlov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Pavlov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison Jr.!
During a confident post fight interview, David Morrison Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1215 p4p, 82 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 1819 p4p, 119 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora drags the fight down to the ground.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Zamora
Pavlov is staying tight to Zamora's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zamora is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Zamora tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Zamora struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Zamora 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.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Zamora blocks the move with his legs.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov working away.
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.
Zamora 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 passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zamora! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Zamora
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Zamora wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Zamora
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Zamora manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamora's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is pushing down on Zamora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamora is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Zamora is a slippery customer.
Zamora trying to control from the bottom.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looks winded!
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Zamora won't allow it.
Zamora is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Zamora is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Zamora working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zamora is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zamora has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Zamora tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zamora keeps trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov is working for a rear naked choke. Zamora is not defending it well and Pavlov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zamora refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zamora's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1185 p4p, 76 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 2967 p4p, 172 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matvey Pavlov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki 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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Aoki
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki 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 control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pavlov is looking to defend but Aoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pavlov! Aoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pavlov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
An out of breath Takeya Aoki 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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Event:
NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Pavlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlov is defended easily by Chugman.
Pavlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chugman throws a shot from downtown. Pavlov moves away and avoids it.
Pavlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chugman throws out a leg kick but Pavlov moves out of range and Chugman only half commits.
Chugman tests Pavlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chugman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chugman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chugman is trying to defend but Pavlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Chugman trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Chugman is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.
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 from half guard but Chugman is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matvey Pavlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Chugman gets a clinch. #TD#
Chugman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pavlov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chugman to the mat. Chugman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pavlov advances position into side control!
Chugman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chugman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Chugman trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Chugman is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pavlov passes to full mount! #SUB#
Pavlov working for a submission but Chugman is keeping him at bay.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Chugman to control.#SUB#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chugman turns into him and now he's in Pavlov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Chugman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Chugman as Pavlov shoots in.
Chugman cracks Pavlov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Chugman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pavlov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chugman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pavlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chugman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chugman misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chugman looking to throw knees to the head but Pavlov is blocking nicely.
Chugman digs a right hand into Pavlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlov's gas tank.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chugman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##CL2#
Chugman has closed the distance and engaged Pavlov in a clinch.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Chugman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pavlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman misses with an uppercut. Pavlov saw that one coming.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlov is just out of range.
Pavlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chugman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov misses with a takedown attempt - Chugman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chugman takes the fight into the clinch.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chugman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Chugman is pressed up against the ropes. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chugman down to the mat. Chugman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Chugman pushes Pavlov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chugman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chugman scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Knees to the body from Chugman.
A right hand to the body from Chugman.
Chugman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Chugman.
A short uppercut from Chugman.
Chugman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Chugman.
Chugman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pavlov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chugman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chugman pushes Pavlov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Klaus Chugman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chugman prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavlov.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chugman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pavlovs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Good work by Pavlov as he checks the leg kick.
Chugman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Chugman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chugman misses with a low kick.
Chugman throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pavlov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chugman's guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman looking to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matvey Pavlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Pavlov counters with a shoot takedown. Chugman fights it but they end up in guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Chugman advances to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov had his way with Klaus Chugman in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chugman lands a nice looking body shot.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pavlov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chugman won't be happy with that.
Chugman is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it. #SUB#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chugman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Chugman is defending well. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Matvey Pavlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Chugman manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Chugman manages to get underhooks.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Klaus Chugman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Klaus Chugman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman wins by unanimous decision!
Klaus Chugman made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 747 p4p, 44 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2200 p4p, 120 weight class). Pavlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Marilson Coutinho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coutinho jumps guard.
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.
Pavlov is sitting in close to Coutinho's body. Coutinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Coutinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2A
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 747 p4p, 40 weight class) and Cameron Joyce (ranked 4658 p4p, 210 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cameron Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joyce quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Joyce
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.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joyce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Joyce
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joyce for as long as he can get away with.
Joyce is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Joyce tries to improve position but can't.
Joyce keeps trying to improve his position.
Joyce is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Joyce
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Joyce is having none of it.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joyce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joyce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to advance to Joyce's back.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov working for a submission but Joyce is keeping him at bay.
Joyce tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Joyce tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Joyce is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joyce manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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 Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joyce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov is staying tight to Joyce's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joyce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joyce tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joyce trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joyce has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joyce, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joyce will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Joyce
Joyce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joyce is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joyce regains half guard.
Joyce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joyce is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joyce looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joyce defends it well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Joyce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Joyce is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Joyce tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Joyce
You can see the frustration on Joyce's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Joyce
Pavlov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joyce has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joyce! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Joyce
Joyce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavlov as he avoids it easily.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ithamar avoids it really well and circles away.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ithamar defends it nicely.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Pavlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavlov shoots for a takedown but Ithamar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ithamar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Ithamar looking to control.
#T1#
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov pushes down on Ithamar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ithamar defending well.
Pavlov prevents Ithamar from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ithamar wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is defending well. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ithamar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ithamar, which made it look bad.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithamar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
Ithamar darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Ithamar into the ropes.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithamar tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithamar to the ground. Ithamar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Ithamar.
Ithamar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithamar wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Ithamar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Ithamar gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the ropes.
Pavlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ithamar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ithamar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov fails with the takedown
and Ithamar counters with a one-two to the body.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pavlov on his heels. He'll look to pass Pavlov's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
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.
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pavlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ithamar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ithamar controlling him for the moment.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to control but Ithamar passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Ithamar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is not content to let Ithamar control the position. #SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ithamar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pavlov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Ithamar advances to half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Nice sprawl there from Ithamar as Pavlov shoots in.
Ithamar cracks Pavlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pavlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ithamar finds it's way round the side to connect with Pavlov's head.
Ithamar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Matvey Pavlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlov with a poor takedown
and Ithamar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavlov thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithamar is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, Ithamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithamar tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithamar to the ground. Ithamar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ithamar sprawls well. Ithamar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ithamar. Beautiful body shot.
Ithamar throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Pavlov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ithamar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pavlov yanks on the arm and Ithamar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
NSC 19: Leagatius vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Pavlov slips a jab and a cross from Firenzi.
Firenzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlov. #TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov moves into full mount!
Pavlov mounts Firenzi! Really nice guard pass there!
Firenzi stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Firenzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Firenzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Firenzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Pavlov has control of Firenzi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Firenzi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Pavlov has hold of Firenzi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Firenzi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Pavlov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Firenzi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Firenzi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pavlov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Firenzi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pavlov slips an arm under Firenzi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pavlov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pavlov is squeezing on Firenzi like an anaconda would it's prey. Firenzi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Raphael Firenzi had this to say: 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1164 p4p, 63 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1782 p4p, 100 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Wasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To The Jungle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wasa is tapping! Great win for Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov is the new bantamweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pico to the ground. Pavlov is now in Pico's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov stops Pico from standing up. #SUB2#
Pico has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov won't allow Pico to get back to his feet.
Pavlov won't allow Pico to sweep him here.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pico wanted to stand there but Pavlov had control of the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico wants to stand and escape but instead Pavlov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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 slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Pico defends it.
Pico wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
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.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Pico is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov prevents Pico from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pico tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pico sees it coming and defends easily.
Pico tries to kick Pavlov off but Pavlov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pico is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pico is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Pavlov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pico was covering up waiting for the punch and Pavlov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T1#
Pico wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.
Pavlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico throwing strikes from guard but Pavlov blocks nicely.
Pavlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Pico preventing the sweep. #T2#
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.
Pavlov is trying to keep Pico in close.
Pico wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
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.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlov has wrist control.
Pavlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pico. #SUB2#
Pico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!#SUB2#
Pico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matvey Pavlov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pavlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into Pico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pico is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stays in close to Pico's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Pico is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
#T1#
Pico is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pico is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pico has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pico missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov. #SUB2#
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Pavlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lowkey knew that low qui was gonna win but fuck it. back to training unless me hidden sucks'.
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5415 p4p, 371 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1203 p4p, 132 weight class). Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matvey Pavlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Claudiano closes the distance and pushes Pavlov back into the cage.
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 trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
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?
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Claudiano defends it easily.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (0) Pavlov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Claudiano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
Claudiano prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claudiano has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has his feet on Claudiano's thighs here. He's pushed Claudiano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Claudiano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1179 p4p, 143 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4400 p4p, 431 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 7 wins and 7 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Tamland. No joy for Pavlov on that attempt.
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamland's waist but Tamland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
Tamland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Tamland
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control the action here but instead Tamland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Tamland control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Tamland
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Tamland is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamland turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pulls Tamland in close to his closed guard and prevents Tamland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tamland pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamland from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is trying to control but Tamland passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Tamland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamland's best efforts.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is not content to let Tamland control the position.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tamland prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Tamland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Tamland sits in half guard.
Pavlov with the active half guard here but Tamland passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (13) Tamland
Tamland happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Tamland keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamland slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Tamland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tamland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pavlov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (4) vs (15) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 4.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1156 p4p, 145 weight class) and Michael Blake (ranked 4636 p4p, 458 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 7 wins and 6 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 10 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake wants the takedown. Pavlov is fighting it off but Blake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pavlov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Blake
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Blake
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Blake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Pavlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pavlov has Blake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Blake
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blake escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Blake
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (2) vs (9) Blake
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Blake has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Blake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (2) vs (12) Blake
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to roll into a better position but Blake has get a rear naked choke and Pavlov is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Blake!
An out of breath Michael Blake 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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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1147 p4p, 137 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11599 p4p, 583 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Aguilar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 5 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Aguilar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aguilar moves into the clinch successfully.
Aguilar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Aguilar being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is trying to keep Aguilar in close.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
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.
Aguilar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
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.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Aguilar has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
Aguilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Aguilar
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aguilar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aguilar working for a submission but Pavlov is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aguilar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pavlov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aguilar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Aguilar is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Aguilar has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Aguilar is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Aguilar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What's Pavlov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Aguilar
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine from mount but Pavlov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar has hold of Pavlov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pavlov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pavlov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pavlov shrugs it off.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Aguilar 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 tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has control of Pavlov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pavlov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pavlov turns into him and now he's in Aguilar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (11) Aguilar
Pavlov won't allow Aguilar to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar looking to control.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Aguilar is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Aguilar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aguilar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aguilar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aguilar wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is keen to just control but Aguilar is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Alvin Aguilar 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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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1113 p4p, 133 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 2163 p4p, 240 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pavlov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 6 wins and 5 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pablos, which made it look bad.
Pablos looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
Pavlov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pablos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pablos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Pablos
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Pablos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Pablos
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pablos for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov prevents Pablos from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pablos tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablos is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pablos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablos is looking to escape.
Pablos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pablos tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablos is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pablos is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Pablos is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pablos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pablos wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablos is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Pablos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Pablos defending well.
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.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Pablos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov prevents Pablos from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pablos is surviving well by controlling Pavlov's body position as best he can.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Pablos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pablos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Pablos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pablos is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pablos is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablos is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov prevents Pablos from improving his position.
Pavlov stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablos keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (19) vs (2) Pablos
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablos tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pablos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pablos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pablos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (4) Pablos
Pablos wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pablos has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pablos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (4) Pablos
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pablos being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pablo Pablos spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 4750 p4p, 447 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1107 p4p, 138 weight class). Tisoaka's entrance music is Festivo. A fine choice. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matvey Pavlov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka moves into range and clinches up with Pavlov.
Tisoaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tisoaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tisoaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tisoaka gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Tisoaka wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Tisoaka advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Tisoaka in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tisoaka controls the pace.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Tisoaka's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is trying to control Tisoaka's posture but Tisoaka avoids it.
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tisoaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (7) vs (0) Pavlov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tisoaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov is controlling an arm, preventing Tisoaka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (10) vs (0) Pavlov
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Tisoaka has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tisoaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tisoaka looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tisoaka is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes Tisoaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Tisoaka trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Tisoaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tisoaka regains half guard.
Tisoaka is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard but Pavlov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (10) Pavlov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Tisoaka blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tisoaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
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!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Tisoaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Tisoaka is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
A victorious Katuro Tisoaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1082 p4p, 132 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 768 p4p, 99 weight class). Pavlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Camatta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DJs Locker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Camatta prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Camatta
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta 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 wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Camatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camatta for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Camatta pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta 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.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Camatta.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Camatta seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta looking to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pushes down on Camatta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camatta tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Camatta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Camatta wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Camatta defending well.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Camatta
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Camatta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camatta wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pavlov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pavlov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Camatta is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RVT 3 - Charles vs Pettis
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1006 p4p, 36 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2255 p4p, 69 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Santos
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Santos
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Santos
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos content just to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Santos
Santos prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (13) Santos
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling from mount.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control but Santos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (16) Santos
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is staying tight to Pavlov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (18) Santos
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working for submissions but it's allowed Santos to get to half guard.
Santos prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos not doing much here.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (21) Santos
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (24) Santos
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Santos prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the action here.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 979 p4p, 39 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12275 p4p, 261 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavlov wants a takedown.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie pulls Pavlov into guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
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.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie has regained full guard.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Gracie
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Gracie stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Gracie
Pavlov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pavlov tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Gracie 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 can't escape the position.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (14) Gracie
Pavlov seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a little break here. Pavlov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
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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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 924 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3429 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pavlov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Tribbiani Joey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joey clinches up with Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey is pressed up against the cage. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joey down to the mat. Joey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Joey
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Joey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Joey
Pavlov tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey 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.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Joey postures up.
Joey trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Joey 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.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Joey
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Joey.
Pavlov pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (5) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey struggling a bit here.
Joey is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Joey is defending well.
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Joey is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Joey is working away.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Joey tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey actively working from the bottom here.
Joey 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.
Pavlov prevents Joey from improving his position.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Joey
Joey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (5) Joey
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Joey has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (14) vs (5) Joey
Joey breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (7) Joey
Joey forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlov is just riding it out for now. Joey eventually gives up the hold.
Joey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joey defends well.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joey defends it easily.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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 working for a triangle but Joey defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Joey postures up.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Pavlov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Joey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pavlov's body to avoid the submission. Pavlov has instead reached around Joey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pavlov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 921 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Dinosaur (ranked 22197 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tiger Dinosaur !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinosaur avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinosaur 's waist but Dinosaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
Dinosaur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinosaur pinned against the cage. Dinosaur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinosaur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinosaur circles away.
And Dinosaur tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown but Dinosaur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinosaur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinosaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pavlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinosaur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dinosaur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinosaur feints the counter takedown.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dinosaur . No joy for Pavlov on that attempt.
Matvey Pavlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinosaur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dinosaur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dinosaur with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinosaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinosaur circles away.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dinosaur but Dinosaur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dinosaur with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
Dinosaur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinosaur wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Dinosaur 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinosaur pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
Dinosaur feints the counter takedown.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown but Dinosaur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinosaur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavlov is breathing heavily.
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Dinosaur feints the counter takedown.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dinosaur sprawls well. Dinosaur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
And Dinosaur tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinosaur avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dinosaur counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Dinosaur
Pavlov won't allow Dinosaur to pass to mount.
Dinosaur is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dinosaur wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Dinosaur keeps him under control.
Dinosaur passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Dinosaur
Dinosaur is trying to get an arm triangle but Pavlov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur laying and praying for a moment but Pavlov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dinosaur is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dinosaur is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur stalling.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Dinosaur trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dinosaur .
Dinosaur passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Dinosaur
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur has control of Pavlov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pavlov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinosaur goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pavlov turns into him and now he's in Dinosaur 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Dinosaur
Pavlov passes Dinosaur 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur moves into full guard.
Dinosaur 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.
Dinosaur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinosaur keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinosaur wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Dinosaur looking to control.
Dinosaur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinosaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dinosaur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dinosaur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinosaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinosaur 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.
Dinosaur keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Dinosaur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinosaur , not yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Dinosaur is working from the bottom.
Dinosaur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dinosaur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Dinosaur 's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Dinosaur is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinosaur 's guard.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Dinosaur
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dinosaur wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Dinosaur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (8) Dinosaur
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Dinosaur is defending well.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinosaur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pavlov working away.
Dinosaur tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (8) Dinosaur
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to take Dinosaur 's back here but Dinosaur is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dinosaur tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dinosaur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dinosaur is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov mounts Dinosaur ! Really nice guard pass there!
Dinosaur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Dinosaur to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is trying desperately to improve position.
Dinosaur wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Dinosaur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (8) Dinosaur
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 891 p4p, 100 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 4698 p4p, 364 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gadelha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gadelha shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlov. No joy for Gadelha on that attempt.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
Pavlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Gadelha
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gadelha is trying to work for a sweep but Pavlov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Gadelha
Pavlov tries to control but Gadelha wriggling away.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gadelha is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Gadelha
Gadelha is in bad spot here.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gadelha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has his arm under Gadelha's chin here. Game over son! Pavlov squeezes tightly and Gadelha is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 3152 p4p, 273 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 858 p4p, 99 weight class). Charles comes to the ring accompanied by Pony. Pavlov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pavlov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov sneaks back into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is pressing down on Charles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Charles passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Charles is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Charles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Charles's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Charles tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Charles defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Charles is really stuck here.
Charles is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles showing good submission defense here.
Charles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking for a triangle here but Charles uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a kimura but Pavlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Charles to get the leverage.
Charles is looking to stall here but Pavlov recovers full guard.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charles defends well.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Charles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (12) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is not content to let Charles control the position.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Charles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Charles trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Charles is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Charles trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Charles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charles not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Charles postures up.
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Charles works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (15) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Charles has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (18) vs (4) Pavlov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is being controlled here.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Charles trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Charles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (21) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Charles trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking for a guillotine from mount but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Charles tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Charles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Charles's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (21) vs (8) Pavlov
Charles showing good submission defense here.
Charles tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Charles breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (23) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
Mike Charles gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Tyme (ranked 354 p4p, 42 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 850 p4p, 96 weight class). Tyme 's entrance music is Here Comes The Money. A fine choice. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mark Tyme ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyme 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tyme (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyme working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tyme (0) vs (5) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyme gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying for a kimura here. Tyme looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pavlov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Pavlov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matvey Pavlov made sure he mentioned BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Mark Tyme was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't ready for Primetyme '. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 848 p4p, 98 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22271 p4p, 532 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Matvey Pavlov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Mendes
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Mendes
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes controls the position for a moment.
Mendes tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendes's legs.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
Mendes 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.
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes is holding Pavlov down, trying to stall.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendes wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Mendes
Pavlov pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Mendes 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.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling Mendes's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Mendes
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DARE 44
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khaibulaev did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khaibulaev!
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Pavlov working for the choke. #SUB#
Pavlov has one arm under Khaibulaev 's neck. Khaibulaev is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Pavlov manages to get his arm free though and Khaibulaev is in a world of trouble! Pavlov sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Khaibulaev turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matvey Pavlov made sure he mentioned Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFA 49 Farmery vs Vasilevskiy
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown into Vizsla's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov stands and throws Vizsla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov gets to mount! Vizsla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Pavlov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vizsla has his hands clasped together but Pavlov breaks the hold and Vizsla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matvey Pavlov thanked BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Baka Vizsla was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm coming back with vengeance!'.
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Event:
EFA 41 Pavlov vs Kubota
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Kubota won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Pavlov is controlling him
Kubota 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.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kubota doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov. #SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kubota sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kubota doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov. #T1#
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kubota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kubota holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kubota looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Kubota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Kubota trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kubota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kubota sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kubota wants to control but Pavlov passes into side.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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 Kubota's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kubota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlov slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control the action but Kubota is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kubota cracks Pavlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pavlov if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD#
Kubota gets caught flat footed, as Pavlov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Kubota pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kubota has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Kubota is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Kubota is defending well.
Kubota is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Kubota is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kubota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kubota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pavlov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Pavlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kubota, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Kubota is defending well. #SUB#
Pavlov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kubota rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pavlov's guard! Nice work there by Kubota! #T4#
Kubota preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Kubota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kubota works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kubota being controlled here momentarily.
Matvey Pavlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov pulls Kubota in close to his closed guard and prevents Kubota from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlov is defended easily by Kubota.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kubota avoids it really well and circles away.
Kubota jabs Pavlov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pavlov walks into a jab.
Pavlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
Pavlov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Pavlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kubota is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kubota has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pavlov wants to control but Kubota is keeping him busy. #SUB#
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!
Kubota tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Pavlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kubota is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kubota gets back to half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control.
Kubota tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kubota has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pavlov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kubota has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pavlov but great work by Kubota.#T4#
Pavlov is not content to let Kubota control the position.
Kubota tries to stand but Pavlov controls the position and pulls Kubota into his guard. #SUB#
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kubota is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Kubota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kubota works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kubota in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kubota controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Takeru Kubota just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pavlov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pavlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crunch! Kubota slams his shin into Pavlov's torso.
Pavlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kubota lands a head kick. Pavlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Kubota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubota plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Kubota feints and then cracks Pavlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlov down.
Kubota cracks the inside of Pavlov's front leg.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kubota is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, Kubota circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pavlov.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Kubota gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the cage.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pavlov's sensitive parts.
Kubota leaves Pavlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kubota but Kubota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Pavlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pavlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kubota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kubota wants it to stay on the feet.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pavlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matvey Pavlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota thumps Pavlov with a low kick.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kubota sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kubota - that will leave a mark!
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pavlov's hands.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kubota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pavlov under the eye.
Kubota stuffs the takedown.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kubota is looking to slow Pavlov down with leg kicks.
Kubota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kubota wants it to stay on the feet.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pavlov's sensitive parts.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pavlov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
Pavlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kubota cracks the inside of Pavlov's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Kubota. No joy for Pavlov on that attempt.
Pavlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pavlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Pavlov down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Pavlov's leg. Pavlov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pavlov. That did some damage!
Kubota cracks Pavlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kubota on his heels. He'll look to pass Kubota's guard now, I'm sure.
Kubota is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Kubota pushes Pavlov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kubota on his heels. He'll look to pass Kubota's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Kubota gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kubota's waist but Kubota gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
Pavlov looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Pavlov off balance momentarily.
Kubota explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota lunges at Pavlov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlov's hand.
Kubota bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubota throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pavlov's head.
Kubota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good exchange - Kubota coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubota sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Pavlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pavlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kubota goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kubota stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kubota is looking to slow Pavlov down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pavlov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kubota - the referee stops the clock and Pavlov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kubota. Pavlov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Pavlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kubota doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Pavlov prevents Kubota from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Kubota is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Pavlov is controlling him
#T3##SUB#
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kubota is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Kubota defends it. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Kubota is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kubota has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kubota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Takeru Kubota misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Matvey Pavlov spoke after the fight, saying 'Honestly shocked I haven't lost sooner. Never Boxed or done Muay Thai a day in my life. This MMA thing was temporary until some grappling orgs came about'.
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Event:
EFA 34 Pavlov vs Harrington 2
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Harrington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harrington duly obliges.
Harrington stuffs the takedown.
Harrington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlov manages to avoid it.
Harrington punishes Pavlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Pavlov looking to score a takedown here. Harrington is defending well but Pavlov drives through and ends up in Harrington's guard.#SUB#
Pavlov has gone for a leg lock! Harrington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pavlov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pavlov working for a triangle but Harrington defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Pavlov pulls Harrington in close to his closed guard and prevents Harrington from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Harrington wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Pavlov's closed guard. He's half up but Pavlov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Pavlov pivots and extends the arm, Harrington falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Pavlov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Matvey Pavlov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFA 24 Azgada vs Correia
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Pavlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ross. #TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ross wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov passes Ross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ross pushes Pavlov off looking to stand but Pavlov dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Pavlov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ross defend it? Pavlov steps over the head and cranks it - Ross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov retains his bantamweight title!
Matvey Pavlov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFA 17 Farmery vs Garret
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McLawhorn on his heels. He'll look to pass McLawhorn's guard now, I'm sure.
Pavlov stays in close to McLawhorn's body and controls the position.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
#SUB#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but McLawhorn defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but McLawhorn is defending well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but McLawhorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but McLawhorn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
McLawhorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLawhorn wants to stand back up but Pavlov manages to pass into side control.
McLawhorn looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLawhorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McLawhorn is trying to escape and Pavlov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McLawhorn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pavlov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matvey Pavlov thanked BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EFA 13 Harrington vs Pavlov
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Harrington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harrington.
Harrington slaps away a takedown attempt from Pavlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrington jabs Pavlov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harrington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th planet rio in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrington circles away.
A cross from Harrington lands.
Matvey Pavlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pavlov on the ground.#SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harrington has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Pavlov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Harrington defend it? Pavlov steps over the head and cranks it - Harrington is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov is the new bantamweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Terror tries to clinch up.#TD#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Terror's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Terror!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Terror turns into him and now he's in Pavlov's guard.
#SUB#
Pavlov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Terror doesn't defend quickly enough and Pavlov has managed to lock this one up! Can Terror escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pavlov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
DARE RIO 2
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pavlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovalev tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovalev to the ground. Kovalev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kovalev on his heels. He'll look to pass Kovalev's guard now, I'm sure.
Kovalev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kovalev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet but Pavlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kovalev tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov stands and throws Kovalev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kovalev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pavlov's guard! Nice work there by Kovalev!
Pavlov is pulling down on Kovalev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kovalev, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Pavlov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kovalev is defending well. Pavlov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kovalev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pavlov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - Finale
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well.
#T2#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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.#T1#
Pavlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
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. #CL2#
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.#BC2#
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. #T2#
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.#CL2#
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.
#R3#
Syndal connects with a right hand. Pavlov shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Syndal as Pavlov shoots in.#TD#
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.
#REVB#
Syndal is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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!
#R4#
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.#TD#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard.
Syndal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
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.#T1#
Syndal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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!
#R5#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB2#
Syndal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov postures up.
#T1#
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Syndal trying to control here.
#SUB#
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.#T2#
Syndal tries to buck Pavlov off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Diame Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlov sprawls well initially but Diame Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Ground Zero. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diame Jr is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Diame Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pavlov tries to hold on but Diame Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov stops Diame Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Diame Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pavlov is in real trouble.
#T1#
Pavlov tries to escape but Diame Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diame Jr avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Diame Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Diame Jr controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. #REVB##SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diame Jr leaves Pavlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Diame Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diame Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diame Jr's back!#SUB2#
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Pavlov not allowing Diame Jr to control his hands. #SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Diame Jr is defending well.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Diame Jr tries to break free.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a choke. Diame Jr gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Diame Jr manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dumba Diame Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diame Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diame Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diame Jr prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Diame Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Diame Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diame Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Pavlov has switched to an armbar! Diame Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
A less than humble Matvey Pavlov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E3
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Rex's guard.
Rex is wriggling around but Pavlov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pavlov works his way into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rex reaches up around Pavlov's neck trying to control. But Pavlov takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Rex! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Rex is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Pavlov celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Saromenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavlov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saromenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saromenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saromenko keeps moving.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov trying to control but Saromenko is working from the bottom.
Pavlov won't allow Saromenko to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 won't allow Saromenko to get back to his feet.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Saromenko.#SUB#
Pavlov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saromenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pavlov, into his guard. #REVB#
Saromenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls Saromenko in close to prevent any damage.
Saromenko tries to stand but Pavlov is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Saromenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pavlov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saromenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pavlov pulls down on the head and he's put Saromenko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
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