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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 1945 p4p, 213 weight class) and Harry Baals (ranked 2815 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Boris Orlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baals pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Baals.
Baals drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov gets underhooks to prevent Baals's takedown attempt.
Orlov fails to pull guard.
Baals has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boris Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Baals.
Orlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baals pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baals avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baals is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baals has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baals tries for a takedown but Orlov manages to get underhooks.
Orlov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baals uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Baals from controlling successfully.
Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orlov's guard.
Orlov trying to control here.
Baals seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Baals 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.
Orlov has his hands clasped together around Baals's back. He's all about the action.
Baals wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov has his hands clasped together around Baals's back. He's all about the action.
Baals trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well.
Orlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baals passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baals trying to mount his opponent but Orlov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baals pushing down on Orlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Baals moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (0) vs (3) Baals
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baals tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baals has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
Orlov stops Baals from passing to mount.
Baals trying to control the position but Orlov is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is looking to reverse the position.
Orlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baals's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baals's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baals's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orlov (4) vs (3) Baals
Baals is really stuck here.
Orlov avoiding Baals 's attempts to control his hands.
Orlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baals is trying to break free.
Baals rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baals is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Orlov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (7) vs (3) Baals
Baals is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orlov working away.
Orlov controlling the position from side mount.
Baals prevents Orlov from moving into mount.
Baals is looking for a sweep.
Baals is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baals is being controlled here.
Baals tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baals looks to move to half guard but instead Orlov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orlov (9) vs (3) Baals
Baals tries to hold on but Orlov postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baals really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orlov controlling his opponent.
Baals is looking to get to half guard.
Baals sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baals tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
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.
Orlov is thwarting Baals's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baals is looking for a sweep. Orlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baals wants to get back to full guard.
Baals has a hand on Orlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (12) vs (3) Baals
Orlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baals 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orlov avoids the attempt from Baals to control.
Baals is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baals is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 3.
Boris Orlov is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Boris Orlov 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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