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SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nurbolatov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orozco to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (0) Nurbolatov
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurbolatov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Nurbolatov 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.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orozco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nurbolatov wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orozco controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurbolatov controls Orozco momentarily but Orozco frees himself.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here.
Nurbolatov has his foot on Orozco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orozco works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orozco is aware though and is defending well.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Nurbolatov.
Orozco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nurbolatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurbolatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurbolatov, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up.
Orozco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orozco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orozco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurbolatov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orozco has Nurbolatov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Orozco being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Nurbolatov won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Orozco is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Nurbolatov tries to pass.
Orozco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurbolatov has passed into half guard!
Nurbolatov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orozco controlling the position well.
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurbolatov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orozco is pressing down on Nurbolatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Nurbolatov controlling from the top position.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco managing to control the position.
Orozco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurbolatov defends well.
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orozco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco 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.
Nurbolatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orozco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (4) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Nurbolatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orozco is aware though and is defending well.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orozco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov 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.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurbolatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Orozco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nurbolatov's body to avoid the submission. Nurbolatov has instead reached around Orozco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nurbolatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
An out of breath Daniyar Nurbolatov 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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