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CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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