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CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos 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 9 wins and 11 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fails with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (5) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Ortega defends it.
Silverio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (8) Silverio
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Ortega manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silverio.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard.
Silverio sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ortega doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Silverio paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ortega - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Ortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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