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CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
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 17 wins and 18 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyon.
Dyon sets himself, and Savkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dyon avoids it this time.
Dyon shoots in and drives through. Savkov sprawls well.
Savkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dyon.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dyon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (0) Savkov
Dyon takes Savkov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (10) vs (0) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is in bad spot here.
Savkov breaks Dyon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (10) vs (2) Savkov
Dyon looking to control.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov trying to control from half guard but Dyon is working away.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov 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.
Savkov trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (5) Savkov
Dyon is trying to escape the mount but Savkov keeps good control and instead manages to take Dyon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (10) vs (8) Savkov
Dyon 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is in bad spot here.
Will Savkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Savkov tightening his grip on Dyon, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov is looking to control Dyon but Dyon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dyon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov not allowing Dyon to control his hands.
Dyon is trying to defend against the choke here but Savkov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Savkov Tightens the hold and Dyon taps out furiously! Savkov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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