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CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge 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 5 wins and 4 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orsic gets a clinch.
Snicket prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsic has Snicket pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orsic pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Snicket tumbling to the mat - Orsic dives into Snicket's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsic (2) vs (0) Snicket
Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orsic passes into half guard.
Snicket looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg.
Orsic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orsic passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (0) Snicket
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket is having none of it.
Orsic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orsic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Orsic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsic wants to take Snicket's back but he can't do it this time.
Orsic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic wants to control the action but instead Snicket gets a body lock and reverses into Orsic's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (5) vs (2) Snicket
Snicket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsic wants to sweep but no luck.
Orsic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snicket escapes and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (5) Snicket
Orsic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snicket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orsic is just riding it out for now. Snicket eventually gives up the hold.
Orsic is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snicket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket postures up.
Orsic gets full guard.
Snicket is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orsic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orsic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (7) vs (5) Snicket
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (10) vs (5) Snicket
Orsic controls the position.
Snicket is looking for a sweep.
Snicket being controlled for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snicket is looking to regain half guard here but Orsic keeps moving and retains side control.
Orsic trying to control the action but Snicket is working from the bottom.
Orsic tries to advance to mount but Snicket denies him.
Snicket is looking to reverse the position.
Orsic is staying tight to Snicket's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orsic wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.
Orsic takes a little break here. Snicket wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Orsic trying to control the position but Snicket is working away.
Snicket is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orsic (10) vs (9) Snicket
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orsic turns into Snicket and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (12) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orsic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orsic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snicket for as long as he can get away with.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Snicket is working away.
Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is pushing down on Snicket's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snicket is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orsic controlling the action here.
Snicket is in trouble now - Orsic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (15) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Orsic controlling from mount.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely.
Orsic prevents Snicket from getting the reversal.
Orsic controlling the pace for now.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Orsic content just to control the position here.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Snicket sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (18) vs (9) Snicket
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Snicket has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (21) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic is looking for a rear naked choke here but Snicket reverses the position brilliantly into Orsic's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (21) vs (11) Snicket
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snicket is one step ahead there.
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snicket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snicket is one step ahead there.
Orsic wants to control but Snicket passes easily into half guard.
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
Orsic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Snicket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snicket thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snicket won't allow Orsic to sweep him here.
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snicket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Orsic is tightening it up a little... Snicket has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Snicket reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Snicket taps out! Nice BJJ there by Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mate Orsic! |
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