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Bots de Garra 23 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Fiachna leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Fiachna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiachna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion dives in and grabs Fiachna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Fiachna shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fiachna gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Orion
Orion prevents Fiachna from moving into mount.
Orion tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Orion
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orion is still trying to improve position.
Fiachna takes Orion's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Orion
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Orion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Orion for a finish.
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Orion
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Orion is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Orion maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fiachna could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Orion has cracked it and Fiachna is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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