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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 1917 p4p, 214 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3337 p4p, 301 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boris Orlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Orlov goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orlov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orlov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Orlov manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orlov (2) vs (0) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov looking to pass the guard.
Orlov 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.
Smith pulls Orlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Orlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orlov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Orlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith trying to remain calm as Orlov controls from the top position.
Smith tries to bench press Orlov off him but Orlov keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Orlov's back. He's all about the action.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orlov 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.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
Orlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orlov slips nicely into half guard.
Orlov trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
Orlov is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
Orlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy.
Smith wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Orlov seems content to control.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Orlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Orlov sits in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control but Orlov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Orlov from improving position.
Orlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Orlov tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Orlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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