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Bots de Garra 28 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 23 wins and 19 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna stuffs the takedown.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fiachna stuffs the takedown attempt from Orion. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orion or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiachna, which made it look bad.
Fiachna tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Orion
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Fiachna advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Orion
Orion prevents Fiachna from taking his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna has hold of Orion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
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 looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Orion
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Orion
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it.
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (14) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (17) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Orion can't escape the position.
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orion tries to escape the position.
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 to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke.
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (17) vs (4) Orion
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (19) vs (4) Orion
Orion has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Orion looks winded!
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (4) Orion
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (25) vs (4) Orion
Orion has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (28) vs (4) Orion
Orion is trying to break free.
Orion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orion is in bad spot here.
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Orion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (30) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (33) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Orion is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orion tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (35) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (38) vs (6) Orion
Orion wants to escape the position.
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well.
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke.
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.
Orion is trying to break free.
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Fiachna prevents Orion from improving his position.
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (41) vs (6) Orion
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (43) vs (6) Orion
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (46) vs (6) Orion
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
Orion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiachna working for the choke.
Orion breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (46) vs (8) Orion
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 46 to 8.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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