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Bots de Garra 99 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
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
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rolla gets his hands free as Pavlov looks to control.
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.
Pavlov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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.
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
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy.
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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