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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhodeo circles away.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rhodeo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Rhodeo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Rhodeo back into the cage.
Rhodeo gets underhooks to prevent Orion's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rhodeo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orion is trying to keep an underhook but Rhodeo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Orion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control here.
Rhodeo stalling. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Rhodeo
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Orion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orion is holding on for now. #T2#
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rhodeo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rhodeo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (5) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Orion controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Orion is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T4#
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion is pulling down on Rhodeo's head to control his posture.
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rhodeo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodeo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T6#
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo tries to take Orion's back but instead Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (13) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Rhodeo tries to take Orion's back but instead Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB2#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhodeo is taking a breather. Orion 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it.
Rhodeo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (16) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Rhodeo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now.
Orion keeps Rhodeo under control for a moment.#T10#
Orion seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhodeo dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (4) vs (18) Rhodeo
Orion tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo looking to take Orion's back but Orion rolls and after a scramble, Orion ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Orion to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion being controlled here momentarily.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard but Orion passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.
Orion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Orion is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.#T13#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo stops Orion from passing to mount.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Orion postures up.#SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Rhodeo trying to control but Orion flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (12) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Orion's hands.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 18 to 12.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ozymandias tries for a takedown but Orion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Orion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion stalling.
Ozymandias controlling the position well. #T1#
Orion trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Orion's back. He's all about the action.
Ozymandias wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Ozymandias wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Orion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Ozymandias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozymandias. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias gets back to half guard.
Orion controlling the pace.
Orion wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T4#
Ozymandias is concentrating on defense, preventing Orion from advancing position.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Ozymandias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Orion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Ozymandias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (5) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Ozymandias has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Orion is really stuck here.
Ozymandias controls the action.
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orion stops Ozymandias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Ozymandias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (5) vs (7) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T7#
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T8#
Orion trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the hands but Ozymandias won't let him.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias is not going to allow Orion to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Orion's body.
#T9#
Orion can't escape the position.
Ozymandias biding his time, controlling Orion.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Orion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Ozymandias gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Orion looks to control.
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Orion is in bad spot here.
Orion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orion wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
Orion just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T13#
Ozymandias avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Ozymandias avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
Ozymandias controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Ozymandias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 7 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Ozymandias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Well, if Hall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Orion defends it.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Orion gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall 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.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hall looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Orion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hall is now in half guard.
Orion trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion regains half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Orion is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orion wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orion for as long as he can get away with.
Hall'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.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (4) Orion
Orion is looking to control Hall but Hall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orion is trying to stick to Hall's back but Hall is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Orion
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Orion keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (6) Orion
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Orion has moved into half guard.
Hall controlling the position for now.#T8#
Orion wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall pulls Orion in close to his closed guard and prevents Orion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (9) vs (6) Orion
Hall controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (12) vs (6) Orion#T10#
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hall continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T11##T12#
Orion is not content to let Hall control the position.
Hall controlling from side mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Orion is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face as Hall controls the position. #T14#
Orion tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Scott Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chris Tosanesti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tosanesti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Tosanesti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orion.
Tosanesti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Tosanesti in a clinch.
#TD#
Tosanesti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orion is trying to keep an underhook but Tosanesti manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tosanesti (2) vs (0) Orion
Tosanesti stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has his hands on Tosanesti's head, controlling the position.
Tosanesti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Orion wants to sweep here but Tosanesti controlling him for the moment.
Tosanesti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tosanesti wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tosanesti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti controlling from the top position.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tosanesti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tosanesti won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Tosanesti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tosanesti is one step ahead there.
Tosanesti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5##SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tosanesti defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tosanesti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #T6#
Tosanesti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tosanesti is working hard here to advance position.
Tosanesti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orion pulls Tosanesti in to control the position. #T7#
Tosanesti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tosanesti passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tosanesti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Tosanesti eventually gives up the hold.
Tosanesti moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (0) Orion#T8#
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Tosanesti sits in half guard.
Tosanesti is stalling here. Orion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tosanesti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (4) Orion
Tosanesti is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Orion working away.
Orion trying to control the action but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Tosanesti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Tosanesti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tosanesti controlling the position for now.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tosanesti tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Tosanesti is trying to maintain the position but Orion is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orion trying to control the action but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (7) Orion
Tosanesti is trying to control Orion's posture but Orion avoids it.
Tosanesti is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Orion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tosanesti regains half guard.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Tosanesti tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tosanesti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tosanesti (9) vs (7) Orion
Orion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
#T14#
Orion trying to control the hands but Tosanesti breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tosanesti 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. #SUB#
Tosanesti has got his arm under Orion's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Orion has spun round into Tosanesti's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tosanesti (9) vs (9) Orion
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tosanesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Tosanesti is heads and Orion is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Orion wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Cole Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Chris Tosanesti was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent.
Orion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lo after a bit of a struggle.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lo pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Lo moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lo is defending well.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lo sprawls well. Lo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Orion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lo was covering up waiting for the punch and Orion finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Lo
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lo is pulling down on Orion's head. It's preventing any offense from Orion, at least for the moment.
Orion trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Orion is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Orion forces his way into half guard.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (0) Lo
Orion trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T5#
Lo wants to control but Orion postures up.
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Lo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Lo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Orion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (5) vs (4) Lo
Lo trying to control momentarily.
Lo has good solid back control here. #T7#
Orion trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Orion is really stuck here.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lo biding his time, controlling Orion. #T8##SUB2#
Lo has the hooks in. Orion is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lo passes his arm under Orion's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Orion taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Judge gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Judge (4) vs (0) Orion
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Orion wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
#T1#
Orion wants to control the action here but instead Judge manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (7) vs (0) Orion
Orion is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Orion wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T2#
Orion has a hand on Judge's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Judge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (10) vs (0) Orion
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Judge has a good base and remains in mount.
Judge avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Orion reaches up to try and control the position but Judge seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Orion rolls and tries to escape and now Judge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (13) 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.
Judge avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Orion buck him off.
Judge avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Orion tries to escape the position.
Orion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
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 gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Orion working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard.
Judge trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.#SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Orion. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (16) vs (0) Orion#T7#
Orion keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Orion is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it. #T8#
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Judge controlling the position.
Orion tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (18) vs (0) Orion
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Orion is still trying to improve position.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (21) vs (0) Orion
Judge trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T10#
Judge controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to control the position but Judge now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (24) vs (0) Orion
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in.
Orion tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Judge avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Orion trying to control but not successfully.
Judge keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T12#
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
Judge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orion breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (24) vs (2) Orion
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge trying to control the position.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (26) vs (2) Orion#T13##SUB2#
Orion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Judge has picked Orion up and slammed him! Orion can't keep hold of the triangle and Judge manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (29) vs (2) Orion
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion manages to get back to half guard.
Orion is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (32) vs (2) Orion
Orion wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Orion reaches up to try and control the position but Judge seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Orion rolls and tries to escape and now Judge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (35) vs (2) Orion#T14#
Orion is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Judge 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.
Judge has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Orion wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 35 to 2.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
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 83 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orion seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T1#
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#T4#
Orion is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB2#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Orion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diesel has picked Orion up and slammed him! Orion can't keep hold of the triangle and Diesel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion trying to control but Diesel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (0) Orion
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T5#
Orion just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Orion.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Diesel to control.
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diesel controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Orion trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Diesel working for a choke but Orion is defending well.
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Orion.
A lull in the action here.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Diesel is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel wants to control the position but Orion frees himself and scrambles - Diesel manages to regain control in side control.
#T8#
Orion struggling a bit here.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel controlling from side mount.
Diesel working away.#T9#
Orion tries to control but Diesel manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (11) vs (0) Orion
Orion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel controls the position.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Orion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (2) Orion
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Orion passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Orion
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Diesel gets full guard.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (13) vs (5) Orion
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Orion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (5) Orion#T12#
Orion is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (5) Orion
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Orion regains half guard.
Diesel prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion moves into full guard.
#T14#
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Orion working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (5) Orion
Orion tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 21 to 5.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 57 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Orion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavlov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.#TD2#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Orion is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
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.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T2#
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Orion wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Orion is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Orion wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (11) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Orion prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Orion just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Orion turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov has his hands on Orion's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Orion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
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 trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (11) Pavlov
Orion trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion postures up.
#T7#
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orion is staying active.#SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlov is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (5) vs (13) Pavlov#T8#
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Orion is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #SUB#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet. #SUB#
Pavlov is sitting in close to Orion's body. Orion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Orion gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Orion manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Orion controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Kamenev
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.#T1#
Orion postures up.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Orion controlling from the top position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orion 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.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion advances to half guard. #T3#
Orion passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev 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.
Orion forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (8) vs (2) Kamenev
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Kamenev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kamenev is trying to break free.
#T5#
Kamenev prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Orion looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kamenev is controlling Orion 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orion is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Orion won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev is just content to waste time from the top position. Orion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orion has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Orion pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (10) vs (4) Kamenev#T9#
Orion slips nicely into half guard.
Orion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamenev's thigh. Kamenev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Orion's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well. #T12#
Orion is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself. #T13#
Orion stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Kamenev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev 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.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Terrorelli back into the ropes.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Terrorelli after a bit of a struggle.
Terrorelli wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Terrorelli successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion won't allow Terrorelli to sweep him here.
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 pushing down on Terrorelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Orion stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Terrorelli tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Orion pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (3) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion wants to control the pace but Terrorelli is squirming around nicely.
Terrorelli working to try and regain half guard.
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion'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.#T2#
Orion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terrorelli is looking to escape.
Terrorelli is working to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli regains half guard.
Terrorelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Terrorelli is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Terrorelli has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Orion escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (6) vs (0) Terrorelli#T3#
Orion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Terrorelli is not content to let Orion control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Terrorelli tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Terrorelli trying to remain calm as Orion controls from the top position.#T4##SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy.
Terrorelli trying to remain calm as Orion controls from the top position.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Terrorelli tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position. #T5#
Terrorelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Terrorelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Terrorelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.#SUB2#
Terrorelli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orion uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is trying to improve his position.
Terrorelli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Terrorelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion stands and throws Terrorelli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (12) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 controls the position from side control.
Terrorelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Orion is looking to advance position but Terrorelli won't allow it.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orion stacks Terrorelli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (15) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is trying to improve his position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Terrorelli tries to improve position but can't.
Terrorelli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.
Orion controlling the action here.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Terrorelli manages to get to full guard.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but instead Orion has moved into half guard.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Orion is keen to just control but Terrorelli is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terrorelli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orion has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (18) vs (0) Terrorelli
Orion controlling his opponent. #T10#
Terrorelli is looking to get to half guard.
Terrorelli looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (21) vs (0) Terrorelli
Orion is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Orion patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Terrorelli is really stuck here.
Terrorelli staying busy and making it hard for Orion to control.
Orion has the hooks in. Terrorelli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Good control from Orion.
Orion is looking to control Terrorelli but Terrorelli is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Orion has locked on a rear naked choke here! Terrorelli is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Orion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 13 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Orion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Orion
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion staying calm.
Orion wants to control for a moment but Curls uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Orion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
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.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T4#
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (7) Orion#T5#
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Orion trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion wants to take Curls's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Orion trying to control but Curls is having none of it. #T8#
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9##SUB2#
Orion jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Curls manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Orion controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Orion wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Orion wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T11#
Orion controls the position.
It looks like Orion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Orion is continuing to stall.
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.#T13##T14#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Harvey Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the ropes.
Smith is pressed up against the ropes. Orion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Orion gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Orion
Smith trying to control here.
Orion is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion slows the pace down in half guard.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T1#
Orion passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Orion
Smith is not content to let Orion control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Smith is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Orion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Orion wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Orion is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
#T4#
Orion wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orion trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T5#
Smith is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Orion controlling the action here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Orion is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (8) Orion
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Smith 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: Smith (2) vs (8) Orion
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith advances to half guard.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orion trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
#SUB#
Orion makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (8) Orion
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.#T9#
Orion is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orion rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Orion! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (10) Orion
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion controlling from the top position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith looking to control but Orion passes into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Smith has a hand on Orion's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orion takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (13) Orion#T11#
Smith is trying to reverse the position but instead Orion has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (5) vs (16) Orion#SUB2#
Orion looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Orion will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orion is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion stalling.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith wants to control but Orion passes easily into half guard.
#T13#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Orion trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Orion moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (19) Orion
Smith is trying to improve his position.#T14##SUB2#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith looking to control but Orion passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 19 to 5.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 12 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orion dives in and grabs Curls's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curls pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Curls drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orion sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Curls tries to keep at a distance but Orion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orion.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Curls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orion.
Orion is working for takedown but Curls is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curls has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Orion uses from the top position.
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.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Orion passes into half guard. #T1#
Curls gets full guard.
Curls 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 wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Orion passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orion passes into side control, despite Curls's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (3) Orion
Curls regains half guard.
Curls trying to hold on to Orion's head to control him but Orion postures up.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Orion wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is doing well to control the position and prevent Orion from advancing to side control.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
#T4#
Curls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (6) Orion
Curls 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: Curls (2) vs (6) Orion
Orion wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls controlling from the top position. #T5#
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.#T6#
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orion's guard.
Orion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Curls not doing much here.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Orion is not content to let Curls control the position.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Orion wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
#SUB#
Curls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orion trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (6) Orion
Curls content just to control the position here. #T9#
Curls wants to control but Orion has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (5) vs (10) Orion
Orion controls the action.#SUB2#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Curls prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.
Orion just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Orion wants to control the position but Curls frees himself and scrambles - Orion manages to regain control in side control.
Orion trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Curls gets back to half guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion prevents Curls from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 10 to 5.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamenev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Kamenev controlling from side mount.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev prevents Orion from improving his position.#T1#
Kamenev is thwarting Orion's attempts to control the position.
Kamenev trying to control from Orion's half guard. Orion has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orion looking to control.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Kamenev passes Orion's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Orion tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Orion trying to get back to full guard but Kamenev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
Orion is keeping busy.
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.#T10#
Kamenev has good solid back control here.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Orion manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Orion prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Orion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Kamenev seems keen to control Orion's posture.
Orion preventing the sweep. #T13#
Orion slips nicely into half guard.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamenev wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (10) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Judge drives through and clinches with Orion against the ropes.
#TD#
Judge is trying to trip Orion. He has hold of a leg but Orion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Judge persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion looking to control.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Orion pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge postures up.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Judge trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion looking to control.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orion controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Judge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Orion
Orion wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
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.#T3#
Orion is stalling in the full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Orion preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Orion
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.
Orion controlling the position. #T6#
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge gets back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but Orion postures up.
Orion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Judge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Judge. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (8) Orion
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orion wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Orion prevents Judge from getting the reversal.#T8#
Judge wants to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge wants to control but Orion is having none of it.
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge is trying to escape the mount but Orion keeps good control and instead manages to take Judge's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (2) vs (11) Orion
You can see the frustration on Judge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orion is trying to stick to Judge's back but Judge is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Judge. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (11) Orion
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Judge won't allow Orion to sweep him here. #SUB#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (13) Orion#SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.
Orion 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.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Orion is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Judge looking to control.
Judge is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orion wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it. #T11#
Judge tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Judge is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orion stalling.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Judge is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge gets full guard.
Judge 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 being controlled here momentarily.
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
#T12#
Orion is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Judge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Judge desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Judge is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Orion moves into full mount! Judge won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (4) vs (16) Orion
Orion fails to advance to Judge's back. #T14#
Judge working to try and regain half guard.
Orion fails to move to back control.
Orion wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge wants to get back to full guard but Orion has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (4) vs (19) Orion
Judge is just holding on here. Orion manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (4) vs (22) Orion
Judge tries to escape but Orion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 22 to 4.
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 18 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orion swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Orion feints and as Lynn raises his hands in defense, Orion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (0) vs (2) Orion#SUB#
Lynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orion stacks Lynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (5) Orion
Lynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orion controlling from side mount. #T1#
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynn! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (8) Orion
Orion controlling the pace for now.
Lynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orion forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (0) vs (11) Orion
Lynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lynn wants to escape the position.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Lynn turns into Orion and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (11) Orion
Orion keeping full guard, as Lynn tries to pass. #SUB#
Lynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (2) vs (15) Orion
Orion is staying tight to Lynn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lynn is not content to let Orion control the position.
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (2) vs (18) Orion
Lynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (6) vs (18) Orion#SUB#
Lynn looking for the RNC.
Orion trying to control the hands but Lynn breaks the grip. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Lynn working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
Lynn looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Orion is controlling Lynn 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (6) vs (20) Orion
Orion wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.#T5#
Orion trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynn has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (6) vs (23) Orion
Lynn is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
Lynn won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Lynn tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orion looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Orion stands and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (6) vs (26) Orion
Lynn is trying to improve his position.
Orion is staying tight to Lynn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Lynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Orion trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynn is not content to let Orion control the position. #T12#
Lynn tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Lynn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (26) Orion
Orion has his hands clasped together around Lynn's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
#T13#
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion controls Lynn momentarily but Lynn frees himself.
Lynn is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (28) Orion#T14#
Lynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lynn tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion is keen to just control but Lynn is a slippery customer.
Orion prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Orion stalling.
Orion passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (31) Orion
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion controlling the pace for now.
Orion trying to control but Lynn is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 31 to 8.
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 36 wins and 32 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Jhit shoots in but Orion avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion is trying to control but Al Jhit manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Orion
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.
Al Jhit prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit takes Orion's back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Orion#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Jhit gets his hands free. #SUB#
Al Jhit working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.#T3#
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Al Jhit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orion won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Orion is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T7#
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (4) Orion
Orion trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Orion wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T9#
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Jhit controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Orion 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.
Al Jhit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orion uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (7) Orion
Orion trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11#
Al Jhit wants to control but Orion postures up.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Orion trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T12#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orion trying to control the position but Al Jhit is working away. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the ropes. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Orion clinches.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Pavlov wants the takedown. Orion is fighting it off but Pavlov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orion's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Orion managing to control the position.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.#T2#
Pavlov stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is staying tight to Orion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Orion is working away. #T3#
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T5#
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Orion manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov trying to advance position but Orion counters by regaining guard.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (10) Pavlov
Orion has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
#T7#
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (13) Pavlov
Orion stops Pavlov from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Orion is defending well.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
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.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T8#
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Orion gets back to half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov postures up.
#T9#
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (16) Pavlov
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov takes Orion's back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (19) Pavlov
Orion prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Orion is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Orion tries to break free.
#T13#
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Pavlov is controlling the position but Orion somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Orion tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T14#
Orion is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Orion 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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Orion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Orion continues to drive forward.#CL#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiachna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Orion is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to control the action but instead Orion gets a body lock and reverses into Fiachna's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T4#
Orion is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Fiachna
Orion won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #T6#
Fiachna looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Orion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (7) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.
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 is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it. #T9#
Orion is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Orion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (10) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Orion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (13) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (16) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Orion trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion controls the position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna wants to control but Orion postures up.#T13#
The referee asks Orion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orion prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orion working away.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (19) vs (7) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Orion forces Okoye back against the ropes and clinches.
Okoye jumps guard but Orion stands there with Okoye around his waist. Okoye gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okoye fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Orion wants the takedown. Okoye is fighting it off but Orion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Okoye's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Okoye
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.
Orion content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Okoye wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Okoye seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.
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.
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Okoye regains half guard.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Okoye wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (0) Okoye
Orion taking a breather here.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion'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.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Orion! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Okoye has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
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 74 wins and 42 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Orion
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel controlling Orion's posture.
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.#T1#
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion 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.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Diesel is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Diesel tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB2#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diesel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion tries for a takedown but Kamenev manages to get underhooks.
Kamenev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls Orion into guard.
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Kamenev controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev controlling Orion's posture. #T1#
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev working a defensive guard but Orion passes into half guard.
#T2#
Orion wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Orion wants to advance to full mount but Kamenev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Orion wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Orion is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Orion keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass. #T4#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Orion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Orion wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orion is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Orion looking to control.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamenev won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T9#
Orion wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Orion trying to control here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T11#
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
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 wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T12#
Kamenev tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Orion wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T13#
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Orion tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kamenev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 29 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Orion ends up having to push Brown into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Orion drives through and clinches with Brown against the ropes.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Brown ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Orion is stalling in the full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Orion in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Orion won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #T2#
Brown wants to control the position but Orion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Orion wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
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.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown is trying to keep Orion in close.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Orion
Brown wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown is looking to advance position but Orion has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Orion#T5#
Orion content just to control the position here.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown tries to hold on but Orion postures up.
Brown looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Brown tries to hold on but Orion postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Orion wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Orion controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (7) Orion
Brown wants to escape the position.
Orion trying to control momentarily.
Orion controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Orion is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Brown is keeping busy.
#T8#
Orion controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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 trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brown breaks Orion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Orion
Orion 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 is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is pushing down on Orion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orion is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Brown is looking to pass Orion's guard but actually Orion recovers to full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T10#
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion looking to control.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T12#
Orion controlling Brown's posture.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion 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 keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T13#
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (9) Orion
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Brown trying to control here.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 52 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orion regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.#T1#
Pavlov 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.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion controlling Pavlov's posture. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Pavlov has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov controlling the action 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.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion gets full guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T6#
Orion managing to control the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Pavlov is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Orion is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Orion trying to control here.
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.
Pavlov prevents Orion from improving his position.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Orion's thigh. Orion counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is controlling Orion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Orion trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Orion stalling. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Orion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Orion is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orion postures up.
#T11#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Orion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Orion maintains control.
Pavlov 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 wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T12#
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Orion is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it. #T14#
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Orion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Orion pushes Terrorelli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orion wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion has Terrorelli pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Terrorelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orion is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Terrorelli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tobi Terrorelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.#TD#
Terrorelli manages to pull guard.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for subs off his back but Orion has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Terrorelli with the active half guard here but Orion passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (3) Orion
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.
Terrorelli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Terrorelli trying to get back to full guard but Orion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (6) Orion#T1#
Terrorelli tries to improve his position but instead Orion has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (0) vs (9) Orion#SUB2#
Terrorelli is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orion biding his time, controlling Terrorelli. #SUB2#
Terrorelli 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 Orion gets his way!
Well, with Orion on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Terrorelli is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Orion has good solid back control here. #T2#
Terrorelli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Terrorelli breaks Orion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (9) Orion#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orion dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (11) Orion
Orion passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orion wants to pass to mount but Terrorelli is defending the position.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orion stalling. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Orion has latched onto it... Big trouble! Orion pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Terrorelli is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Kvinchal back into the ropes.
Kvinchal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
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.#CL#
Kvinchal closes the distance and clinches.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Kvinchal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kvinchal rushes Orion and presses him up against the ropes.
Orion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvinchal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kvinchal goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kvinchal has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Orion has hold of one of Kvinchal's legs. Kvinchal is fighting the takedown attempt but Orion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Orion
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kvinchal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kvinchal 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.#T1#
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kvinchal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.#SUB#
Kvinchal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kvinchal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (2) Orion
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvinchal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (4) Orion
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Orion postures up.
Kvinchal 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.#SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Kvinchal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvinchal manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Kvinchal's guard. #T3#
Kvinchal is trying to keep Orion in close.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard but Orion manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (7) Orion
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Kvinchal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Orion trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Orion trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Orion working away.
Kvinchal tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Kvinchal is trying to control Orion's posture but Orion avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Orion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kvinchal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvinchal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Orion trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal regains half guard.
Orion is just content to waste time from the top position. Kvinchal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orion trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
#T7#
Kvinchal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kvinchal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orion has passed into half guard!
Kvinchal is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (10) Orion
Kvinchal tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.#T8#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kvinchal tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.#T9#
Orion staying calm.
Let's hope that Orion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvinchal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvinchal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kvinchal sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Orion is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.#T12##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Well,Kvinchal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Orion sits in half guard.
Orion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kvinchal! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (13) Orion
Orion wants to control but instead Kvinchal manages to regain half guard.
Orion wants to free his trapped foot but Kvinchal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Kvinchal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvinchal wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for subs off his back but Orion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Orion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Orion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orion to the mat. Orion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Orion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 37
Date: May 24, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 28 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Al Jhit gets tackled into the ropes by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
Al Jhit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Jhit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Jhit after a bit of a struggle.
Al Jhit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is trying to drag Al Jhit to the mat but Al Jhit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Orion can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Jhit is defending well.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion looking for a takedown.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
#T1#
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Al Jhit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Orion
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.
Orion is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit controlling the action here. #T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Orion tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Orion has worked his arm free - good work by Orion!
Orion tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Orion#T7#
Orion stops Al Jhit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Al Jhit tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T8#
Orion is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
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 is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Orion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Orion#T10#
Orion controlling from the top position.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Orion is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position.
Orion is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T12#
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Orion tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Orion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Orion 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 38 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orion's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Orion defend it? Diesel steps over the head and cranks it - Orion is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Curls pulls Orion into guard.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Orion postures up.
#T1#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #T2#
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls looking to control.
#T3#
Orion won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Orion stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Curls keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Curls controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion 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.
Orion looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Orion trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T6#
Curls is trying to control the position but Orion postures up.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion 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. #T7#
Curls controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Orion is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Curls#T8#
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Curls.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Curls trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Orion looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (7) Curls
Curls is not going to allow Orion to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Curls is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Curls let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
Curls wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.#T11#
Orion is really stuck here.
Curls not allowing Orion to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Curls has good solid back control here.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T12#
Curls is looking to control Orion but Orion is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Curls looking for the choke but no joy.
Curls controlling from the back.
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control. #T13#
Curls is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Curls has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Curls wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
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.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
#SUB2#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Curls. #T14#
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Orion is really stuck here.
Curls gets his hands free as Orion looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Curls 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Orion rushes Fiachna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiachna is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion wants a takedown.
Fiachna is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fiachna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Fiachna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Fiachna
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.
Fiachna tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Fiachna manages to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
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.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Fiachna
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Fiachna
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
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.#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Orion! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fiachna has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion clinches up against the ropes.
Orion is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rishkinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rishkinov looking for a takedown.
Rishkinov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion is pressed up against the ropes. Rishkinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Orion darts in and clinches Rishkinov up against the ropes.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Rishkinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Rishkinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Rishkinov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) Orion
Rishkinov has knee on belly momentarily but Orion bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rishkinov trying to advance position but Orion counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #T1#
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rishkinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (4) Orion#T2#
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rishkinov, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (4) Orion
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion is positioning himself well to prevent Rishkinov advancing to mount.
Rishkinov controlling the action here.
Orion is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Rishkinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orion is looking to control Rishkinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion gets back to full guard.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (6) Orion
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Rishkinov working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Rishkinov is keeping the position.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Rishkinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (6) Orion#SUB2#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rishkinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rishkinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rishkinov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T7#
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (8) Orion
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rishkinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orion has picked Rishkinov up and slammed him! Rishkinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Orion manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (11) Orion
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion 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 Rishkinov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Rishkinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.
Orion trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Rishkinov is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion working away.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Orion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (11) Orion#SUB#
Rishkinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rishkinov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rishkinov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orion controlling Rishkinov 's hands. #T11##SUB#
Rishkinov tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke.
Orion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rishkinov is looking to pass Orion's guard but actually Orion recovers to full guard.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #T13#
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rishkinov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orion dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (13) Orion
Orion trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rishkinov has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (16) Orion#T14#
Orion wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Orion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rishkinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein has Orion up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
Hussein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orion has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (0) vs (3) Orion
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Orion is trying to control. Hussein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Orion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hussein wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Hussein is not content to let Orion control the position.#T2#
Hussein wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Hussein trying to control from the bottom.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Hussein trying to control but Orion postures up.
Hussein is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (0) vs (6) Orion
Orion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussein is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hussein is looking for a sweep.
Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Orion controlling the pace.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hussein keeps working. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.
Orion is trying to control. Hussein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orion is taking a breather. Hussein 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.
Hussein wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Orion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (0) vs (9) Orion#T6#
Hussein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hussein wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (0) vs (12) Orion
Hussein tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Hussein trying to control but not successfully.
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 biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orion wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
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 is riding his opponent, not letting Hussein buck him off.
Orion controlling well, preventing Hussein from escaping the position.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Orion controls the action.
Hussein wants to escape the position.
Will Orion go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Orion.#SUB2#
Orion tightening his grip on Hussein, looking for the choke.
Hussein tries to break free.
#T9#
Orion is trying to stick to Hussein's back but Hussein is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hussein. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (12) Orion
Orion is trying to keep Hussein in close.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Hussein won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Hussein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussein looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (14) Orion
Hussein is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orion wants to take a breather but Hussein is having none of it. #T11#
Hussein is trying to control but Orion passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (2) vs (17) Orion
Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Orion controlling the action here.#T12#
Orion prevents Hussein from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hussein has a hand on Orion's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orion takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (2) vs (20) Orion
Hussein is trying to reverse the position but instead Orion has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (2) vs (23) Orion
Hussein tries to break free.
#T13#
Orion keeps control of the position easily here as Hussein tries to buck him off.
Hussein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Orion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Orion biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Let's hope that Orion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Orion trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion keeps control of the position as Hussein tries to break free.
Orion tries to keep control of the position but Hussein is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 23 to 2.
Cole Orion 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orion's waist but Orion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
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 trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Orion tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Orion is having to fend off submission attempts from Gracie, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gracie doesn't have the hooks in though and Orion manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Gracie
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Orion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orion is controlling the position. #SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Orion control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Orion controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Orion pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (12) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Orion has a good base and remains in mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Orion controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Orion has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (15) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Orion trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Orion working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.
Orion is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T8#
Orion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#T9#
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (15) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (17) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Orion passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (20) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Orion controls the position. #T10#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Orion controlling from side mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orion is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Orion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (23) vs (6) Gracie
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion fails to move to back control.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Orion mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (26) vs (6) Gracie
Orion trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Orion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (29) vs (6) Gracie
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Orion 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, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Orion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to escape but Orion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Orion shoots in and bounces Bennett off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Orion#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well. #SUB2#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett gets full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion passes Bennett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!#T3##SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Orion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Orion is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bennett's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#T9##SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
#SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion prevents Bennett from improving his position.#SUB2#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bennett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orion doesn't defend quickly enough and Bennett has managed to lock this one up! Can Orion escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bennett on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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#T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #SUB2#
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.
#T3#
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#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Orion can't escape the position.
#SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orion tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
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!
#T5##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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#SUB2#
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.#T6##SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
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#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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!
#T7##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
#SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
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#SUB#
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.#T9#
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
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. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
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. #T11##SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
#SUB#
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.#T12##SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Fiachna prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
#T13#
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#T14##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 11 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Durden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Durden
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Durden wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion won't allow Durden to pass to mount. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durden to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is pressing down on Durden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Durden drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Durden off! Durden jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Durden is defending well. Orion quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Durden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Orion celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 10 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Orion keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Orion could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Al Jhit has cracked it and Orion is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Orion scores with a takedown into Lynn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (0) vs (2) Orion#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Lynn's guard.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lynn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Orion rolls with it to try and escape but Lynn cranks on the arm and Orion is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamenev wants it to stay on the feet.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Orion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kamenev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamenev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kamenev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orion regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Kamenev to get to half guard.
#T1#
Orion is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Orion moves into full guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass. #SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Orion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kamenev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Orion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kamenev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Orion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1##SUB#
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#SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3##SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orion shoots in but Kamenev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orion.#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Orion against the ropes.
Orion has Kamenev pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kamenev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kamenev jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orion has Kamenev in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T2#
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Orion is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Orion is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Orion has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kamenev is looking to defend but Orion has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kamenev! Orion pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kamenev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Orion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Durden's guard.
Orion forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
White Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orion was covering up waiting for the punch and White Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! White Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Orion cranks on the arm and White Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
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 57 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel looking to score a takedown here. Orion is defending well but Diesel drives through and ends up in Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Orion with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Orion is having none of it.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
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.#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orion is looking to escape.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Orion is in no mood to give up.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orion manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Diesel 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 Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Diesel controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Diesel 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 Diesel. #SUB2#
Orion looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#T6#
Orion is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diesel 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. #SUB2#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Diesel trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Diesel 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.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB2#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion looks winded!
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10##SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Orion
Orion is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Diesel wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Diesel prevents Orion from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lynn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynn (4) vs (0) Orion
Orion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (4) vs (2) Orion#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Lynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
Lynn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Lynn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (4) vs (5) Orion#T1##SUB2#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lynn's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lynn tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lynn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 6 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orion manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie is pushing down on Orion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orion is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Orion looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 6 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Fiachna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orion on his heels. He'll look to pass Orion's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.#SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
#T1##SUB#
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.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (2) vs (9) Fiachna
Orion stops Fiachna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiachna mounts Orion! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Orion can't escape the position.
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (2) vs (12) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB2#
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!
Orion tries to escape the position.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (12) Fiachna#T3##SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Orion seems to have locked his on tight now - Fiachna screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Orion, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 01, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev slaps away a takedown attempt from Orion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
Kamenev leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamenev is fending him off so far but Orion persists. Nope, Kamenev circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kamenev pulls guard. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
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.
Orion passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.#SUB#
Orion is sitting in close to Kamenev's body. Kamenev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamenev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 4 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orion shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Orion wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (5) Diesel#T3##SUB#
Orion working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Diesel#SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Orion wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (10) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #T5#
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.
Orion is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (13) Diesel
Orion is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Diesel trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (16) Diesel
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T9#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Orion can't escape the position.
Orion regains half guard.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB2#
Diesel 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 Diesel. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #T12##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (19) Diesel
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13##SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Orion is having none of it.
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.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Orion is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 4 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (0) vs (6) Fiachna
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Orion is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fiachna is tapping! Great win for Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Orion wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie 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 Gracie. #T4##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Orion working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Orion is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie breaks Orion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #T10##SUB#
Orion has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #T12##SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie 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 Gracie. #T13##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie 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 Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T14#
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Orion moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cardona gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Cardona 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 Cardona. #T1##SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardona 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 Cardona. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Cardona
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.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Cardona seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.#SUB2#
Cardona 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. #SUB2#
Cardona 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. #T5##SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Cardona defends it easily.
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.#SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Cardona defends easily.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB#
Cardona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardona has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Orion's guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Orion has his feet on Cardona's thighs here. He's pushed Cardona off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cardona screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ahma 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. #SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Orion has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Ahma 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.
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.#SUB#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Ahma is sitting in close to Orion's body. Orion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ahma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ahma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
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.#TD2#
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#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Zan prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan.
#SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
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.
#SUB#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mfer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orion as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Mfer dives in and scores a takedown into Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Mfer
Mfer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orion pushes a forearm under Mfer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mfer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Orion is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma 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 Ahma. #SUB2#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#T1#
Ahma pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Ahma prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Ahma#T2##SUB2#
Ahma has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
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.
Orion pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion prevents Ahma from improving his position.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orion forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Orion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahma has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Orion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahma tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Orion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orion is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahma is defending well. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Ahma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Ahma gets full guard.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T10##SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
#SUB#
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.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #T11##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ahma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona stuffs the takedown attempt from Orion. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardona as he avoids it easily.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orion or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
Cardona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion. #TD2#
Cardona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona 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 Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona 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 Cardona.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Orion is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
An out of breath Calixto Cardona 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Bull Mfer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mfer tries to avoid it but Orion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mfer to the ground. Mfer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mfer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mfer (2) vs (0) Orion#SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mfer is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mfer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Mfer 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.
Mfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orion on the ground.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mfer defends well.#SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Orion has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mfer doesn't defend quickly enough and Orion has managed to lock this one up! Can Mfer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orion on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orion showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Durden
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.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kotze shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Kotze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Kotze#SUB#
Orion has hold of Kotze's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kotze seems comfortable defending it but Orion has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kotze is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kotze is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Orion couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Three is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion fails to pull guard.
Three is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Orion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Three uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Three pushes his legs off easily.
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Three has moved into half guard.
Three trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
Orion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Three is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion is pressing down on Three's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Three to get to half guard.
Three prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Orion wants to sweep but Three has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (3) vs (0) Orion
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Three haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orion tries to control but Three manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Three (6) vs (0) Orion
Three not allowing Orion to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Three. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Three's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (6) vs (2) Orion#T3#
Orion stands and throws Three's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Three (6) vs (5) Orion#SUB2#
Orion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Three has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Orion but great work by Three. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Three (10) vs (5) Orion
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three working away.
Orion manages to get back to half guard.
Orion trying to control here.
Three moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (13) vs (5) Orion#T4#
Orion tries to hold on but Three pushes him away.
Orion regains half guard.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Three wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion has Three pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion pulls Three in close to his closed guard and prevents Three from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Orion has his feet on Three's thighs here. He's pushed Three off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Three screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Hector Gonzales ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Orion tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzales shakes him off and moves away.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Orion forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Orion tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
#TD2#
Orion manages to pull guard.
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Orion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Orion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gonzales rolls with it to try and escape but Orion cranks on the arm and Gonzales is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orion closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Von Hayek counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Von Hayek wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Hayek is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.#T1#
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Von Hayek controlling the action here.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
Von Hayek trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion prevents Von Hayek from taking his back.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Von Hayek looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Orion regains half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hayek prevents Orion from improving his position.
Von Hayek controlling the pace.
Orion is trying to control but Von Hayek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (8) Von Hayek#T4#
Von Hayek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orion is looking to escape.
Von Hayek controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Von Hayek's attempts to control the action.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Von Hayek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Von Hayek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for a guillotine from mount but Orion frees his head quite easily.
Orion wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Von Hayek looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Von Hayek is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #T6#
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Orion tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (8) Von Hayek#T7#
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Orion trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek pulls Orion in close to prevent any damage.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Von Hayek 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.#T8#
Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Orion stays in close to Von Hayek's body and controls the position.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Von Hayek looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10#
Von Hayek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion forces his way into half guard.
Orion is keen to just control but Von Hayek is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Hayek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion.
Von Hayek tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.#T11##SUB2#
Von Hayek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Von Hayek wants to get back to full guard.
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Von Hayek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Von Hayek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (10) Von Hayek#T12#
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion is pulling down on Von Hayek's head to control his posture. #T13#
Von Hayek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (2) vs (13) Von Hayek
Orion struggling a bit here.#T14#
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Perez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Perez
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
Perez is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Perez
Perez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Perez 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 looking to improve his position but Perez isn't that keen on the idea.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Orion prevents Perez from taking his back.
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: Orion (2) vs (5) Perez
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Perez's guard.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Orion wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (2) vs (9) Perez
Orion is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Perez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Perez has got his arm under Orion's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Orion has spun round into Perez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (9) Perez
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orion escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (9) Perez
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Orion controls the position from side control.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Orion is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Orion sits in half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (7) vs (13) Perez#SUB2#
Perez 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.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Perez fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Orion tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion is holding on to half guard well.
Perez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (16) Perez
Perez is looking to work his way around to Orion's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Orion regains half guard.#T7#
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Perez prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself. #SUB#
Orion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Perez has passed into half guard!
Orion trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Perez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Orion still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Orion has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (11) vs (16) Perez
Orion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9##SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
Perez is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Orion trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orion manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (14) vs (16) Perez
Orion controlling the pace for now. #T11##SUB#
Perez is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Orion locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Perez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
The defeated Manny Perez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 3
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Thoupos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
Orion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Orion.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thoupos is trying to maintain a safe position but Orion gets an underhook and turns Thoupos into the cage.
Thoupos is trying to maintain a safe position but Orion gets an underhook and turns Thoupos into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Orion.
Orion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoupos or not.
Orion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thoupos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos is looking to control Orion's arms but Orion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thoupos has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thoupos is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Thoupos tries to stall but Orion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kane Thoupos.
Thoupos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoupos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion connects with a right hand. Thoupos shakes it off.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.
Thoupos is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thoupos wants to stall.
Thoupos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orion is stalling here.
#T2#
Thoupos wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kane Thoupos.#CL2#
Thoupos drives through and clinches with Orion against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thoupos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orion is keeping busy.
Thoupos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Orion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thoupos is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion! |
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Event:
SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion slips under a jab from Jones.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Orion defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orion counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Orion counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check. #KD#
Jones drops Orion with a beautiful combination! Orion stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#ROC#Orion is rocked!
Jones ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Orion out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Jones!
Our winner, Barry Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 83 | McCracken vs Jun
Date: Jul 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
Belport gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orion.
Belport avoids the head kick by Orion.
Belport ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belport misses with a low kick.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Belport misses the target.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Belport misses with a body shot.
Belport checks the leg kick.
Belport sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belport connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belport takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belport is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Belport uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orion blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Belport lands a jab.#CL#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Belport has Orion pushed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belport has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belport looking to stall.
Belport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Belport avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion tries to circle away but Belport has him pinned against the cage.
Belport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belport.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Belport uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Orion tries a body shot but Belport blocks it.
Belport takes a shot to the head.
Orion lands an uppercut.
Belport blocking some punches.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion lands a nice uppercut.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belport backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion letting Belport take a breather here.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Orion.
Orion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Belport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Belport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion is looking to control Belport's arms but Belport gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orion has his back to the cage. #BC#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Belport throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion takes a swing at Belport's ribcage but misses.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belport misses with a right hand
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belport.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belport.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belport misses with a wild body shot.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belport chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
#T4#
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Belport lands with a cross.
Jab by Orion.
Belport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Belport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Belport's head.
Good leg kick by Orion.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belport misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Belport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belport jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion feints and then cracks Belport's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belport down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that round.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orion throws a wild body kick that Belport sees coming a mile off.
Belport's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belport throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Belport counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion walks into a left hand.
A jab from Belport misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Belport takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Belport jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belport misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Belport ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Belport's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belport scrambles back to his feet.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belport can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belport avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Belport is looking to clinch but Orion is avoiding it.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Belport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belport throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belport waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion feints and then cracks Belport's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belport down.
Belport connects with a crisp jab.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Belport avoids a kick to the body.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Belport throws a big shot that misses.
Orion scores with a shot to the body.
Orion throws a hook but Belport avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Belport ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Belport throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Belport coming out on top.
Belport will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Belport avoids it.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Belport's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belport tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion jabs at Belport's body.
Orion clobbers Belport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Belport.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belport.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Belport saw that one coming.
Belport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belport doesn't seem phased though.
Belport jabs at Orion's body.#T3#
Belport thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orion misses with a left hand
letting Belport counter with a right hand.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Belport.
Orion pushes Belport away with a front kick.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belport momentarily.
Belport throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Belport counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Belport.
Belport takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belport throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Belport on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Belport lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Belport.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Belport counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Belport moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Orion pushes Belport up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Belport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that second round.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Belport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Belport just manages to avoid it.
That kick from Orion tenderised Belport's leg. Belport is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belport thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belport misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Belport misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a nice leg kick.
Belport misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Belport throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Belport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
It looked like Orion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belport scores with a jab.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Belport moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belport. Belport circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Belport misses
and Orion counters with a straight right hand.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belport is able to avoid easily.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belport. Belport circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Belport slips a jab from Orion.
Belport let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Belport moves away from the strike by Orion.
Belport pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Belport settles back down.
Orion slips under a jab from Belport.
Belport moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion throws the left hand but Belport avoids the punch easily.
Belport waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belport throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belport looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion thuds a left hand into Belport's body.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belport looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belport scores with a jab.
Orion thows a leg kick but Belport checks it
and Belport counters with a left to the body.
Orion defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
Belport throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Orion lands with a straight right. Belport didn't see that one coming.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion connects with a right hand. Belport shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion feints and then cracks Belport's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belport down.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion wants to clinch
and Belport counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belport misses with a combination
and Orion counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Orion lands.
Belport circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belport throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Orion finds it's target.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Belport misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Orion misses with a low kick.
Belport misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a thumping low kick.
Belport moves out of range of the strikes.
Belport comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Belport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion tries a low kick but Belport avoids it.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belport looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Belport misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.#T4#
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Belport scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Orion is rocked!
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belport has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belport drops Orion with a naaaaasty hook - Orion is in real trouble here! Belport dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bitor Belport!
After winning the bout, Bitor Belport thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 68 | Sasaki vs Spanner
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Orion with the inside leg kick.
Bird slips a jab from Orion.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bird moves out of range of the body kick.
Bird swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion connects with the punch.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion tries to clinch there but Bird circles away.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion wants to clinch up but Bird keeps it at a distance.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orion misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orion trying to control but Bird postures up.
#SUB2#
Bird 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 Bird.
Bird is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #T2#
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bird content to stall in guard here.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bird passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird is stalling here. Orion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bird seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird 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.
Bird sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bird reverses the position - he's now on top in Orion's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion motions for Bird to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Orion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Orion didn't expect that.
Orion trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Orion has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bird trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orion takes one on the button.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
A punch combination from Bird misses. #TD2#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Bird works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Orion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bird stacks Orion on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bird!#T4#
Bird wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy.
Bird happy to just control the position for now.
Bird wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Orion looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Bird checks it.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Bird pushes him off.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Orion.
Orion looks to clinch #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orion won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion looks to move to half guard but instead Bird has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Bird wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bird.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Bird looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.#T3#
Bird trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bird looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Bird's attempts to control the action.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bird winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Swango instigates a clinch.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swango.
Swango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orion is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Orion. #CUT#It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Swango goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swango fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orion defends well and Swango ends up having to push Orion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swango.
Swango checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swango with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orion to score with a decent uppercut.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Swango's head.#TD2#
Swango gets a double leg takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Swango is proving a slippery customer.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion keeping full guard, as Swango tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Swango has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orion to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Swango is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orion pulls down on the head and he's put Swango to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
SFL 51 | Bloody Death Roll
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Orion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shipilov connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shipilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Shipilov.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Shipilov jabs Orion right on the nose. Orion blinks but takes it well.
Orion motions for Shipilov to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipilov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shipilov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Shipilov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Shipilov checks it.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shipilov throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Orion moves out of range.
Shipilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shipilov.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.#T2#
Orion throws out a leg kick but Shipilov moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Shipilov throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shipilov lands a hook that stumbles Orion back into the cage. Shipilov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Orion to the canvas! Shipilov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Orion has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Shipilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SFL 42 | Akinwande vs Simard
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Tropper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orion.
A punch combination from Tropper misses.
Orion is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tropper.
Tropper looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
Tropper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.
Tropper lands the left hand.
Tropper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Tropper slips a jab from Orion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Tropper down.
Orion throws a body punch but Tropper moves out of range.
Tropper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Tropper looking to slow down the pace here.
Tropper has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Tropper stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Tropper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tropper.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orion as Tropper tries to tie him up.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropper's elbow.
Tropper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropper wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Orion tries to work over Tropper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropper misses with the head strike.
Tropper lands with a right to the head.
Orion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tropper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Tropper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Orion - that landed with a thud.
Tropper looks winded!
Tropper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropper misses with the head strike.
Tropper can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Tropper throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Tropper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orion.
Tropper tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Tropper back against the cage.
Orion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Orion.
Orion digs a right hand into Tropper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tropper's gas tank.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropper backwards.
A short right from Orion.
A body shot lands from Orion.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of Tropper's head.
A short uppercut from Orion. #T3#
Orion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropper backwards.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropper backwards.
Orion lands a right hand. #ROC#Tropper is rocked!
Orion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropper is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
Orion lands a body punch.
Tropper seems to have recovered his senses.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion digs a right hand underneath Tropper's ribcage. Tropper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orion unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tropper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Orion is unloading with more strikes now! Tropper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
SFL 32 | Red Dawn
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orion keeps Hullu at a distance using the push kick.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Hullu 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.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hullu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.#TD2#
Hullu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hullu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hullu 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 Orion's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Hullu trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Orion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hullu trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to remain calm as Hullu controls from the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hullu working away.
Hullu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion trying his best to control but Hullu has mounted him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hullu controlling from mount.
Orion tries to hold on but Hullu postures up.
Hullu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Orion is holding on tight.
Orion tries to hold on but Hullu pushes him away.
Hullu wants to take Orion's back here but Orion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hullu controlling his opponent.
Hullu wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Hullu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hullu wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Hullu isn't that keen on the idea.
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion wants to control but Hullu is having none of it.
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Hullu has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Hullu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hullu wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Hullu avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Orion tries to hold on but Hullu postures up.
Hullu wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heppu Hullu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hullu shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion lands a nice hook to Hullu's body. Hullu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hullu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hullu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hullu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.#TD2#
Hullu feints and as Orion raises his hands in defense, Hullu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hullu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion is trying to keep Hullu in close.
#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hullu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hullu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hullu has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Hullu pushes down on Orion's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Orion controlling the position for now.
Hullu trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion trying to control but Hullu postures up.
#SUB2#
Hullu 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 Hullu.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orion wants to control but Hullu is keeping busy.
Hullu is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.
Orion keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Orion lands a nice looking body kick.
Hullu shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heppu Hullu.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hullu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the cage. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hullu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Orion finds it's target.
Orion with the inside leg kick.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Hullu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Hullu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orion to the ground. Hullu is now in Orion's guard.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Hullu pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Hullu is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hullu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Hullu from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hullu is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hullu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Orion has locked up a guillotine! Orion's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hullu is holding on here and Orion must be using up a lot of energy. Hullu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Orion gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Tropper down.
Tropper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a body punch but Tropper moves out of range.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Tropper sees coming a mile off.
Tropper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orion circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion tries to counter with a clinch but Tropper shakes him off and moves away.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Tropper moved away.
Tropper scores with a nice head shot.
Orion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tropper on the side of the head.
Tropper feints a jab promting Orion to slip. Tropper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orion sizes up Tropper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tropper.
Tropper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Tropper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tropper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tropper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion tries to counter by closing the distance.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
Orion slips under a jab.
Tropper throws a nice looking combination but Orion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tropper misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Orion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tropper is trying to push Orion away but Orion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Orion. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropper blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Orion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tropper trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tropper is now in half guard.
Orion controlling the position for now.
Orion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tropper.
Tropper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tropper connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple. #T3#
Orion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Orion wants to control but Tropper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tropper is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tropper is thwarting Orion's attempts to control the position.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tropper pulls his head out easily.
Tropper is thwarting Orion's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tropper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tropper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tropper takes a step back to recover.
Tropper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion moves out of range as Tropper strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tropper. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tropper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Tropper.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Nick Tropper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orion slips a straight right by Tropper.
Orion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tropper misses with the combination.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion slips a jab from Tropper.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tropper.
Tropper swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Tropper checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion throws a hook but Tropper blocks it.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion looks for the body kick but Tropper saw that one coming.
Tropper swinging wildly here.
Tropper lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tropper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
Tropper throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tropper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tropper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Tropper both land. Nice combination.
Tropper looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Tropper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion counters with a solid body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Orion there.
Tropper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Orion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tropper misses with a combination
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Tropper moves away and avoids it.
Tropper misses with the combination.
Orion throws out a counter right but Tropper avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Tropper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nick Tropper is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tropper.
Tropper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Orion throws a front kick that sends Tropper stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Orion lands.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Tropper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orion scores with a counter punch that sends Tropper to the canvas! Orion smells blood - he's punishing Tropper with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tropper has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly scores with a punch to the head.
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orion throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Kelly.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kelly throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position.
Orion throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Orion wants to clinch
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kelly throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Donk. Kelly catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Kelly backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orion just manages to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orion checks it well.
Orion feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Orion rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Orion pulls Kelly into guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kelly passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ned Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Orion tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Orion keeps Kelly at a distance using the push kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orion.
A lazy body kick from Orion
and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a three punch combo that has Orion backing up. Orion nods at Kelly to acknowledge the strikes.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
And Kelly counters with a quick kick to the body but Orion blocks it.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Orion 's knee.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly checks the leg kick.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Kelly.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Orion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Orion lands a right hook to the body.
Orion throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orion on the side of the head.
Kelly checks a low kick from Orion.
Kelly throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Kelly catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelly!
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kelly feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Orion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kelly throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orion is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Kelly misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orion under the eye.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Orion drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelly throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.
Orion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly with the inside leg kick.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Orion unleashes a big counter combination but Kelly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body
and Orion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Orion motions for Kelly to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly slips under a jab from Orion.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orion blocks a jab.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
A left lands for Orion.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses the jab.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Orion tries to land a body kick
and Kelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelly's knee momentarily.
Kelly throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Kelly throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Orion checks a low kick from Kelly.
Kelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orion counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Kelly seems unphased.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
An out of breath Ned Kelly 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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Event:
SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a hook.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Orion counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Orion lands with a cross.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion connects with a crisp jab.
Orion misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.#T1#
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion is looking for the big counter here.
Orion misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Orion
and Brown counters with a crisp right that sends Orion to the canvas! Brown follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Brown!
An out of breath Bill Brown 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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Event:
RFC: Atunes vs. Swango 3
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund connects with a leg kick.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lund is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Lund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lund misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lund throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws a low kick but Lund avoids it.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Lund lands with a kick to the temple. Orion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Orion rushes Lund and presses him up against the cage.
Lund slows down the pace here.
Lund blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion jumps guard but Lund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lund is working Orion over against the cage.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Lund tries to stall but Orion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses with some punches.
#T1#
Lund lands a damaging elbow.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lund throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lund throws an elbow but misses.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lund.
Lund throws an elbow that misses.
Lund displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orion up against the cage.
Lund blocking some punches.
#TD#
Orion jumps into guard, dragging Lund to the mat.
Orion controls Lund momentarily but Lund frees himself.
Orion is pulling down on Lund's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Lund defends it easily.
#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Orion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lund has passed into half guard!
#T3##SUB#
Orion has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lund. Oh but Orion has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lund goes limp - he's gone! Orion jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Bird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orion was covering up waiting for the punch and Bird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB#
Orion has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bird is defended easily by Orion.
Orion thumps Bird with a low kick.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion connects with a leg kick. Bird looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bird 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.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bird in his tracks.
Orion works the jab nicely.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird with the counter takedown but Orion avoids it easily.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Orion misses the jab.#T3#
Bird moves forwards but Orion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bird.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bird walks into a left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Nice shot by Orion.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird misses with a body punch.
Bird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orion to keep the fight standing.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird tries to pull guard but Orion holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orion to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bird wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
Orion is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that round.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Bird wants to counter with a clinch but Orion pushes him away.
A big right from Orion misses.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Jab from Bird.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?#T1#
Orion feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orion smiles and moves away.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Orion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bird blocks a low kick nicely.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Orion thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Orion. #T2#
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion cracks the inside of Bird's front leg.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps Bird's head back.
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orion circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion lands a slapping body shot.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bird drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orion trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion wanted to stand there but Bird had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Bird.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird. #BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion throws a leg kick but Bird moved away.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion cracks Bird with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion is trying to keep Bird in close.
#T1#
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bird wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Orion's guard.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion controlling the position.
Orion trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Orion cracks Bird with an open hand slap.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
As Bird backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Orion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Orion.
Orion lands a shot to the body.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
A body shot lands from Orion.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion. #BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Orion didn't expect that. #T3#
Orion is trying to keep Bird in close.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Orion is trying to hold Bird in close to prevent damage but Bird has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orion wants to control the action here but instead Bird manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Bird is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Orion can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orion wants to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird content just to control the position here.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.#SUB2#
Bird working for a guillotine from mount but Orion is in no mood to give up.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bird wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bird.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
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Event:
RFC Tokyo March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Elliott.
We've been informed that Elliott has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Elliott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Elliott catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliott.
Orion with a jab.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elliott looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Elliott blocks the low kick.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elliott.
Elliott tries to bum rush Orion with a series of wild strikes but Orion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elliott lands a lovely overhand right.
Elliott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Orion sends Elliott crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orion is motioning to the referee to let Elliott up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Elliott is rocked!
Orion weaves into range and cracks Elliott right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Elliott goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Orion is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
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Event:
RapidFC 63
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Wanker lands a nice looking body kick.
Wanker looks to land a combination. Orion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wanker.
Orion avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Orion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Wanker does no damage.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wanker is out of range.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wanker throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Wanker lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab. #T1#
Orion tries to land a front kick but Wanker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Wanker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Wanker throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Wanker digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker's corner calls for a 1-2. Wanker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker scores with a nice head shot.
Wanker with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Wanker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wanker throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Wanker.
A jab from Wanker finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wanker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.
#T3#
Wanker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wanker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown but Orion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Wanker.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion digs a good hook to Wanker's body.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion stuffs the takedown.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion misses with a body kick.#T4#
Wanker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion connects with a crisp jab.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Wanker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Orion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wanker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Wanker lands a two punch combo.
Wanker lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Wanker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Wanker misses.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orion circles away quickly and effectively.
Wanker blocks the body kick.
Orion moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Wanker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.#T1#
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Wanker's front leg but catches the back leg as Wanker tries to avoid it.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orion counters with a body kick that stops Wanker in his tracks momentarily.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wanker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Wanker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Wanker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wanker throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orion scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Orion is looking for a counter combo.
Orion throws a push kick but Wanker slaps the foot to one side.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Wanker avoids it.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wanker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Wanker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Wanker tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wanker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orion wants to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.#T4#
Wanker wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Wanker working for a guillotine from mount but Orion is in no mood to give up.
Orion can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is trying to escape the mount but Wanker keeps good control and instead manages to take Orion's back.
#SUB2#
Wanker looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Orion is controlling Wanker 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wanker lands a high kick!
Wanker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orla Wanker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orion avoids it really well and circles away.
As Wanker backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wanker thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orion is fending him off so far but Wanker persists. Nope, Orion circles away and we're back to standing.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wanker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Wanker moves into range and connects with a jab.
You can see that Wanker has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wanker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion lands a nice hook to Wanker's body. Wanker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Wanker misses with a double jab
letting Orion counter with a right hand.
Wanker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Wanker misses with a double jab
and Orion counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.#T2#
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wanker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wanker blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Wanker down.
Wanker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Wanker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Orion defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Wanker in the body.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Orion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wanker.#T3#
A big left from Wanker misses.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion cracks the inside of Wanker's front leg.
Wanker throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wanker scores with a head kick. Orion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wanker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
Wanker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wanker.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Wanker blocks the body kick.
Wanker's corner calls for a 1-2. Wanker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Wanker moved away.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orion stuns Wanker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Orion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Wanker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Wanker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Orion!
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Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Orion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Court's hands.
Orion thuds his right hand into Court's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion lands a jab to Court's midsection.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Court fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Court takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Court drives through with a takedown into Orion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Court looks winded!
Orion looking to control.
Orion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Court on the ground.
Court lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Court working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Court is proving a slippery customer.
Court has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Court controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Court tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orion swivels and escapes.
Orion thumps Court with a low kick.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Court down.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion lands with a straight right. Court didn't see that one coming.
Court takes one to the chin there.
Orion connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Court on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion is looking to slow Court down with leg kicks.
Court has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Court takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Court with an uppercut!
Court takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Court gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Court takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orion connects with a body shot that sends Court's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Court tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Court takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Court on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion scores with a hook.
Orion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Court in his tracks.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Court on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Court takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Court's sensitive parts.
Court on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Court walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orion.
Orion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Court sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Court takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orion scores with a hook to the body. Court takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Court takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Court has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Orion lands a jab to Court's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Danny Court is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Court has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Court has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Court there as he acknowledges the shot.
Court has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Court can do to turn this around?
Orion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Court 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps Court's head back.
Orion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Court is breathing heavily.
Court pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Court takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orion connects with a nice looking jab.
Court on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Orion.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion scores with a jab. Court acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Court gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Court's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion cracks Court with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Court goes for a double leg but Orion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orion continues to drive forward.#T2#
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Court momentarily.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion cracks Court with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion scores with the left hand. Court knows he should have avoided that one.
Court takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orion thuds his right hand into Court's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion with a nice cross.
Court takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Court doesn't seem bothered though.
Court gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion tests Court's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Court takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Court on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Court off balance momentarily.
Orion cracks Court with a good jab.
Orion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Court on the side of the head.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion digs a good body shot into Court's ribs.
Court takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Court takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion keeps Court at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Court down. #T4#
Orion thumps Court with a low kick.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Court has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion lands a nice hook to Court's body. Court takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Orion tenderised Court's leg. Court is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion scores with a jab to the body.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Court's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Court scrambles back to his feet.
Orion jabs Court to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
Court takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Court down.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Orion tests Court's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion thumps Court with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Court walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Court dives in for a single leg takedown but Orion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Court moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Orion.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
That kick from Orion tenderised Court's leg. Court is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion lands a jab to Court's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Court sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Court takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Orion pushes Court away with a front kick.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Orion finds it's way through Court's defenses.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a push kick.
Orion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Court takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Court walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.#T2#
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion scores with the left hand. Court knows he should have avoided that one.
Orion lands a jab.
Orion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Orion.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
Court sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Court takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Orion lunges at Court with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Court's hand.
Orion lands a jab to Court's midsection.
Orion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Court under the eye.
Orion connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Court's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Court scrambles back to his feet.
Court walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orion.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Court takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Court doesn't seem phased though.
Orion scores with a head kick. Court tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Court on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Orion tenderised Court's leg. Court is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Court's head back.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Court has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Court in his tracks.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
Court drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion feints and then cracks Court's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Court down.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Court's sensitive parts.
Danny Court has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Court misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
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