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CACC 104 PBP Commentary |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orsic moves into the clinch.
Boag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orsic after a bit of a struggle.
Orsic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orsic gets underhooks to prevent Boag's takedown attempt.
Mate Orsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Boag.
Boag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orsic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boag wants to take the fight to the mat but Orsic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orsic wants the takedown. Boag is fighting it off but Orsic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boag's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsic (2) vs (0) Boag
Orsic pushing down on Boag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orsic tries to pass to full mount but Boag defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic tries to pass to full mount but Boag defends it.
Orsic trying to advance position but Boag counters by regaining guard.
Orsic forces his way into half guard.
Orsic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orsic is thwarting Boag's attempts to control the position.
Orsic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic trying to control the action but Boag is working from the bottom.
Orsic trying to mount his opponent but Boag defends it.
Boag is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Well, if Orsic 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.
Orsic tries to pass to full mount but Boag defends it.
Orsic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Boag is working away.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but Boag defending well.
Orsic is just content to waste time from the top position. Boag takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boag keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Boag keeps moving.
Orsic advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Boag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Boag is defending well.
Orsic trying to control the pace.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Boag is working away.
Orsic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orsic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orsic passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (0) Boag
Boag stops Orsic from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orsic goes for an armbar but Boag turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boag. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (5) vs (2) Boag
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (7) vs (2) Boag
Boag trying to keep a closed guard but Orsic is proving a slippery customer.
Orsic slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orsic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orsic moves into full mount! Boag won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (10) vs (2) Boag
Orsic tries to control but Boag wriggling away.
Orsic fails to advance to Boag's back.
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Boag is squirming around nicely.
Boag tries to lock up and control but Orsic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orsic tries to control but Boag wriggling 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.
Boag stops Orsic from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orsic controlling from mount.
Orsic looking to control but Boag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orsic works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (13) vs (2) Boag
Boag is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orsic tightening his grip on Boag, looking for the choke.
What can Boag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boag 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 Orsic gets his way!
Orsic is riding his opponent, not letting Boag buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Orsic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Orsic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Orsic trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Orsic controlling the positon.
Boag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Orsic controls the action.
Orsic tries to keep control of the position but Boag is staying busy.
Orsic controls the position.
Orsic is looking for the choke from the back position but Boag is controlling his hands well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orsic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Orsic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boag.
Orsic tries to keep control of the position but Boag is staying busy.
Boag 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Orsic looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Boag is controlling Orsic 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (13) vs (4) Boag
Orsic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boag has passed into half guard!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orsic tries to get to full guard but Boag has control of the leg.
Orsic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orsic is looking for a triangle but Boag pushes his legs off easily.
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orsic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boag stands and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (13) vs (7) Boag
Orsic trying to control but Boag flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (13) vs (10) Boag
Orsic wants to control his opponent's hands but Boag gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orsic is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Boag has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Orsic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orsic is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orsic takes the fight on points by 13 to 10. |
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