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CWC 307 - Prelims 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Verus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortega defends it nicely.
Verus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Verus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortega defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Verus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verus tries for a takedown but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Verus is defended easily by Ortega.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verus defends it well.
Ortega has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Ortega
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.
Ortega is trying to control. Verus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Ortega
Ortega forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Verus (0) vs (8) Ortega
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Verus wants to escape the position.
Verus is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ortega is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Verus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to break Verus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Verus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ortega will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Verus is controlling his hands well.
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Verus is controlling his hands well.
Ortega seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Verus's chin but Verus turns very nicely into Ortega's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Verus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (8) Ortega
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verus wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Verus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ortega has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Verus is looking to defend but Ortega has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Verus! Ortega pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Verus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Ortega!
An out of breath Brian Ortega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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