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CWC 226 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Poika goes for a double leg but Ortega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortega continues to drive forward.
Poika has Ortega pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poika pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ortega tumbling to the mat - Poika dives into Ortega's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega pushes a forearm under Poika's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Poika is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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