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Bots de Garra 8 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orion somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Zan on that attempt.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
Zan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orion is trying to defend but Zan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Zan
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan is looking for a kimura here.
Zan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Zan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Zan prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan.
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Zan wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Zan
Orion is hanging on to Zan's back as he tries to escape.
Orion has his arm under Zan's chin here. Game over son! Orion squeezes tightly and Zan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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