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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Marrero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orozco regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marrero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Marrero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco trying to hold on to Marrero's head to control him but Marrero postures up.
Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Orozco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orozco is controlling Marrero's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco trying to control the position.
#T1#
Marrero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet. #SUB#
Marrero has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orozco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Marrero is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orozco pulls down on the head and he's put Marrero to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adriel Orozco!
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 4 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Orozco gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Orozco manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Orozco
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Yoshida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orozco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Orozco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Orozco is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshida looking to control.
#SUB#
Yoshida has an active guard here but Orozco has managed to pass into half guard.
Orozco working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yoshida's thigh. Yoshida counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Yoshida seems keen to control Orozco's posture.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yoshida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orozco has picked Yoshida up and slammed him! Yoshida can't keep hold of the triangle and Orozco manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (5) Orozco
Yoshida being controlled for a moment.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T3#
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orozco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Yoshida wants to hit a sweep here but Orozco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yoshida there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (8) Orozco
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Yoshida is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco content just to control the position here. #T6#
Yoshida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yoshida is just holding on here. Orozco manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (2) vs (11) Orozco
Orozco controlling well, preventing Yoshida from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco doesn't have the hooks in and Yoshida manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (11) Orozco
Yoshida trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco has Yoshida pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orozco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (13) Orozco
Orozco advances to half guard. #T8#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Orozco is pressing down on Yoshida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshida is holding on for now.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy.
#T9#
Yoshida is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard but Orozco has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (4) vs (16) Orozco
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Orozco working away.
Orozco slows the pace down.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T11#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Orozco staying calm.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yoshida tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position. #T12#
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Orozco working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Orozco dives in and scores a takedown into Costa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) Orozco
Costa 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: Costa (2) vs (2) Orozco
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa 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.
Orozco has Costa pulled in close to control his posture.
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (5) vs (2) Orozco#T1#
What's Orozco going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Orozco is not content to let Costa control the position.
Orozco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costa's best efforts.
Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Orozco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Costa is pressing down on Orozco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orozco is holding on for now. #T2#
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Orozco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa is looking to advance position but Orozco won't allow it.
Costa wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Costa wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy. #T4#
Costa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orozco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco is doing well to control the position and prevent Costa from advancing to side control.#T5#
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Orozco defends it. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Costa seems content to control.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Costa is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Orozco wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (8) vs (2) Orozco
Orozco is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Costa fails to advance to Orozco's back.
Orozco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
Costa wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy. #T8#
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Orozco is doing well to control the position and prevent Costa from advancing to side control.
Costa is pressing down on Orozco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orozco is holding on for now. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Costa is stalling here. Orozco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orozco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Costa (8) vs (6) Orozco#T10#
Costa is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is being controlled here.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Costa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Orozco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orozco is thwarting Costa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Costa is defending well.
Costa keeping control of the position. #T12#
Costa wants to control but Orozco passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (8) vs (9) Orozco
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Costa is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it. #T14#
Costa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Giljegiljaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orozco was covering up waiting for the punch and Giljegiljaw finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is pulling down on Giljegiljaw's head to control his 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.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Giljegiljaw is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Giljegiljaw stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position. #T2#
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Orozco seems keen to control Giljegiljaw's posture.
Orozco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Giljegiljaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giljegiljaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orozco pulls Giljegiljaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Giljegiljaw from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Giljegiljaw content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to control the position here. #T7#
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself. #T8#
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Giljegiljaw tries to pass.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giljegiljaw'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.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Giljegiljaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giljegiljaw trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Giljegiljaw passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Giljegiljaw sits in half guard.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Orozco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orozco. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Giljegiljaw tries to control but Orozco wriggling away.
Giljegiljaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orozco is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?#T14#
Orozco keeping control of the position.
Orozco tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Giljegiljaw advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tervur Braven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Orozco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braven napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Braven (0) vs (4) Orozco
Braven being controlled for a moment.
Braven struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco staying calm.
Braven wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T1#
Braven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Braven wants to control but Orozco postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braven is looking for a sweep.
Braven struggling a bit here.#T2#
Braven tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco controlling the position.
Braven is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Braven wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Braven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orozco working away.
Braven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orozco controls the position.
Braven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orozco is staying tight to Braven's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Braven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orozco working away.
Braven regains half guard.
Braven is concentrating on defense, preventing Orozco from advancing position.
Braven is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Braven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orozco has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (0) vs (7) Orozco
Braven tries to control the position but Orozco now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Braven (0) vs (10) Orozco
Orozco has the hooks in. Braven is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Braven is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Braven just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Orozco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Braven's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Braven trying to control the position but Orozco manages to sink in the hooks.
Orozco controlling the position well here. Braven rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Braven tries to break free.
#T7#
Braven breaks Orozco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (10) Orozco
Orozco controlling the position.
Braven tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Braven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braven 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.
Braven wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Braven looking to pass the guard.
Braven trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T8#
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braven's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (12) Orozco
Braven working a defensive guard here.
Braven looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Braven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orozco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Braven wants to control the action here but instead Orozco manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (2) vs (15) Orozco
Braven is looking to get to half guard.
Orozco wants to control the pace but Braven is squirming around nicely.
Braven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Orozco controlling the position easily from mount.
Braven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Braven to control.
Braven is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Braven tries to improve his position but instead Orozco has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Braven (2) vs (18) Orozco
Braven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Braven just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Braven is in bad spot here.
Braven looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Orozco has the hooks in. Braven is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Orozco has good solid back control here.
Braven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Braven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Braven is trying to control but can't.
Braven is looking to improve his position.
Braven wants to control but Orozco passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (2) vs (21) Orozco
Braven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Braven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Braven trying to control here.
#T14#
Braven keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco prevents Braven from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Orozco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orozco tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee 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.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orozco as he avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orozco sprawls well. Orozco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orozco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T2#
Orozco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Lee
Orozco is trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco gets back to half guard.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orozco is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Lee is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Orozco is working away. #T4#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Orozco is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Orozco pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orozco has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #T7#
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to keep Orozco in close.
Orozco controlling from the top position.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up. #T9#
Orozco passes into half guard.
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco is taking a breather. Lee 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.#T11#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orozco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Lee wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
#T12#
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee looks winded!
Orozco controlling from the full mount.
Orozco takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (8) vs (5) Lee#T14#
Orozco controls the action.
Orozco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Orozco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orozco showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (0) Soprano
Soprano wants to sweep but Orozco has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (0) Soprano
Soprano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soprano keeps trying to improve his position.
Soprano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soprano is still trying to improve position.
Soprano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orozco's best efforts.
Orozco trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orozco is pressing down on Soprano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soprano is holding on for now.
Orozco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soprano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orozco has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (8) vs (0) Soprano#T2#
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soprano is trying to reverse the position but instead Orozco has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (11) vs (0) Soprano
Soprano tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Soprano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Orozco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Soprano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco's guard. Nice work there by Soprano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (11) vs (2) Soprano
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Soprano is proving a slippery customer.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco pulls Soprano in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soprano passes Orozco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soprano seems to be looking for submissions.
Soprano is looking to pass Orozco's guard but actually Orozco recovers to full guard.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Orozco is pulling down on Soprano's head. It's preventing any offense from Soprano, at least for the moment.
Soprano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco 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: Orozco (13) vs (2) Soprano#T6##SUB2#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily.
Soprano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soprano can't keep his opponent in guard - Orozco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soprano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Orozco jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (16) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Orozco trying to control the position but Soprano is working away.
Soprano tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position.
Orozco wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soprano sneaks back into half guard.
Soprano is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard.
Soprano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Soprano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orozco has picked Soprano up and slammed him! Soprano can't keep hold of the triangle and Orozco manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (19) vs (2) Soprano#T8#
Soprano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Soprano is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Soprano regains half guard.
Orozco prevents Soprano from improving his position.#SUB2#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soprano with the active half guard here but Orozco passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (22) vs (2) Soprano#T10#
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
Soprano is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Soprano being controlled for a moment.
Orozco trying to control the position but Soprano is working away.
Soprano is looking to reverse the position.
Soprano 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.#T13#
Soprano being controlled for a moment.
Soprano tries to improve position but can't.
Soprano seems a little lost for a moment, as Orozco dominates the positioning.
Soprano sneaks back into half guard.
Orozco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard but Orozco has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (25) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco 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!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 25 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Madden with that takedown attempt.
Orozco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orozco tries for a takedown but Madden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reese Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Orozco.
Orozco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madden is fending him off so far but Orozco persists. Nope, Madden circles away and we're back to standing.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orozco circles away.
Madden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adriel Orozco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Orozco as Madden shoots in.
Madden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orozco defends well and Madden ends up having to push Orozco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Madden is trying to pull guard but Orozco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Orozco gets control of Madden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orozco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T1#
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Madden content to stall in guard here.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orozco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (0) vs (2) Orozco
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Madden being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orozco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (2) Orozco
Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T3#
Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Orozco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (4) Orozco
Madden controlling Orozco's posture.
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Orozco won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T4#
Madden working a defensive guard but Orozco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (2) vs (7) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden struggling a bit here.
Madden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orozco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
Madden seems a little lost for a moment, as Orozco dominates the positioning.
Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Orozco working away.
Madden is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Orozco staying calm.
Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Madden is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Madden's face as Orozco controls the position.
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Madden is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.
More stalling from Orozco.
Orozco working away.
Orozco taking a breather here.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madden is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.
Madden is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Madden is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco slows the pace down.
Madden is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco controls the position. #T13#
Madden is looking to reverse the position.
Madden can't do much from the bottom here.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T14#
Madden is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco 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 Madden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Madden tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Grov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Grov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Grov is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Orozco advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (3) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grov is trying to improve his position.
Orozco working away.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (6) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Grov is squirming around, avoiding Orozco's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco prevents Grov from getting the reversal.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Orozco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grov working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Grov tries to control Orozco's body but Orozco pushes him off. Grov squirms to his side and now Orozco has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (9) vs (0) Grov
Orozco gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov is still trying to improve position.
Orozco wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Grov tries to break free.
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grov trying to control the action but Orozco just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Orozco keeps control of the position as Grov tries to break free.
Orozco is looking to control Grov but Grov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orozco controlling the position well here. Grov rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Orozco has the hooks in. Grov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Orozco gets his hands free.
Grov is really stuck here.
Grov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Grov tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (12) vs (0) Grov
Grov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (15) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Orozco's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Grov trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Orozco has the hooks in. Grov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Orozco is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position.
Grov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Grov is in bad spot here.
Grov staying busy and making it hard for Orozco to control.
Grov is in bad spot here.
Orozco has good solid back control here.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Grov tries to break free.
#T9#
Grov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Grov just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grov tries to escape the position.
Orozco not allowing Grov to control his hands. #T10#
Grov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grov regains half guard.
Grov has a hand on Orozco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orozco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (18) vs (0) Grov
Grov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grov is trying to reverse the position but instead Orozco has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (21) vs (0) Grov
Orozco gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov turns into Orozco and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (21) vs (2) Grov
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB2#
Grov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orozco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orozco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (23) vs (2) Grov
Orozco stays in close to Grov's body and controls the position.
Grov wants to control but Orozco passes easily into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orozco prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
Grov is trying to control but Orozco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (26) vs (2) Grov
Orozco trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Grov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Grov is looking to reverse the position.
Grov regains half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (29) vs (2) Grov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 29 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wellington closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wellington has Orozco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orozco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wellington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orozco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Wellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orozco can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Wellington successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up. #SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wellington looking to control but Orozco passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington trying to hold on to Orozco's head to control him but Orozco postures up.
#T1#
Wellington wants to sweep but Orozco has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (3) Orozco
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wellington is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
Wellington struggling a bit here.
Wellington is trying to escape the position but Orozco is controlling the position. #T2#
Wellington sneaks back into half guard.
Wellington tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Orozco prevents Wellington from improving his position.
Orozco is keen to just control but Wellington is a slippery customer.
Orozco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (6) Orozco
Wellington 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: Wellington (2) vs (6) Orozco#SUB#
Wellington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orozco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orozco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (8) Orozco#T4##SUB#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Orozco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wellington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orozco has managed to get both his arms back between Wellington's legs - danger averted.
Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Orozco trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom.
Wellington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Wellington working for submissions but it's allowed Orozco to get to half guard.
Orozco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg.
Wellington is looking to get back to full guard here but Orozco has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (11) Orozco#T7#
Wellington can't do much from the bottom here.
Wellington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wellington can't do much from the bottom here.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working.
Wellington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Orozco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Orozco working away.
Orozco just content to control the position. #T10#
Wellington wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco trying to control the action but Wellington is working from the bottom.
Wellington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orozco controlling from side mount. #T11#
Let's hope that Orozco 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.
Wellington is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it. #T12#
Wellington tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13#
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
Wellington can't do much from the bottom here.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Wellington struggling a bit here.
Wellington tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.#T14#
Wellington being controlled for a moment.
Wellington tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ziggy Rochester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Orozco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rochester (0) vs (2) Orozco
Rochester is looking to control Orozco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rochester avoid being mounted?
Rochester is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rochester trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Rochester wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
Rochester is concentrating on defense, preventing Orozco from advancing position.
Rochester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Rochester trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rochester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily.
Orozco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rochester wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Orozco passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (0) vs (5) Orozco
Rochester wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (0) vs (8) Orozco
Rochester tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orozco 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.
Orozco not allowing Rochester to control his hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Rochester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rochester is working hard here to advance position.
Rochester trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Orozco is hanging on to Rochester's back as he tries to escape.
Rochester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orozco controlling well, preventing Rochester from escaping the position.
What can Rochester do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Rochester is really stuck here.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco won't let him.
Orozco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rochester is really stuck here.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco controls the position.
Rochester just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Orozco controlling well, preventing Rochester from escaping the position.
Orozco trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rochester doesn't escape. #T7#
Orozco gets his hands free as Rochester looks to control.
Orozco controls the position.
Rochester trying to control the position but Orozco manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
I would not like to be Rochester right now.
Rochester is in bad spot here.
What can Rochester do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Rochester just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rochester tries to break free.
Rochester trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Rochester right now.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Rochester prevents Orozco from getting a body triangle.
Rochester is trying to break free.
#T10#
Good control from Orozco.
Rochester is really stuck here.
Orozco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rochester's body.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Rochester tries to break free.
#T11#
Orozco gets his hands free as Rochester looks to control.
Orozco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rochester is really stuck here.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco won't let him.
Rochester wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Orozco avoiding Rochester 's attempts to control his hands.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Rochester tries to break free.
Orozco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Rochester wants to escape the position.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco won't let him.
Orozco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Rochester tries to roll but Orozco sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 6
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orozco shoots in but Siddika avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Siddika has Orozco up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Siddika lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Orozco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siddika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orozco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siddika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco wants to sweep here but Siddika controlling him for the moment.
Orozco controls Siddika momentarily but Siddika frees himself.
Siddika sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Siddika looking to pass the guard.
Siddika won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Siddika passes into half guard.
Siddika looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Siddika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orozco defends it well. #SUB#
Siddika seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Siddika moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco being controlled for a moment.
Orozco prevents Siddika from improving position.
Orozco is not content to let Siddika control the position. #T4#
Orozco stops Siddika from passing to mount.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom here.
Siddika tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Siddika has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orozco! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (7) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siddika is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Siddika is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco is working to get back to half guard.
Orozco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siddika controlling the pace for now.
Orozco is trying desperately to improve position.
Orozco tries to hold on but Siddika postures up.#T6#
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siddika is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.
Siddika trying to control the action but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Siddika works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (10) vs (0) Orozco
Siddika trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orozco is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7##SUB#
Siddika jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orozco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Siddika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Orozco struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Siddika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siddika slows the pace down. #T8#
Siddika tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orozco's legs.
Siddika trying to control the action but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddika moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Orozco is not content to let Siddika control the position.
Orozco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siddika's best efforts.#T9##SUB#
Siddika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orozco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siddika.
Siddika slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10##SUB2#
Orozco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siddika tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Siddika passes Orozco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siddika pulls his head out easily.
Siddika wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Siddika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (13) vs (0) Orozco
Siddika advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (15) vs (0) Orozco#T11#
Orozco wants to control but Siddika is having none of it.
Orozco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orozco is controlling an arm, preventing Siddika from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Siddika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orozco is looking to escape. #SUB#
Siddika looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Orozco 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.#T12#
Siddika tries to pass to full mount but Orozco defends it.
Orozco is staying active underneath Siddika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco manages to get to full guard.
Orozco trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Orozco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siddika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orozco can't keep his opponent in guard - Siddika advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Siddika is trying to control the action in half guard but Orozco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Siddika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orozco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Siddika is very close to passing his half guard.
Siddika with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orozco trying to hold on to Siddika's head to control him but Siddika postures up.
Siddika prevents Orozco from improving his position.#T14#
Orozco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siddika's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orozco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Siddika tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddika slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Siddika seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siddika takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Brijbhushan Siddika 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:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rocha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rocha working for submissions but it's allowed Orozco to get to half guard.
Orozco wants to take a breather but Rocha is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rocha trying to control but Orozco postures up.
#SUB2#
Orozco is looking to control the position but Rocha frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Orozco grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Rocha there - Orozco really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orozco's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco moves into full guard.
Orozco managing to control the position.
Silva advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Orozco#T1#
Silva slows the pace down. #T2#
Orozco tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Orozco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Orozco
Good control from Orozco.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Orozco not allowing Silva to control his hands.
Will Orozco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Orozco controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet. #T4#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva'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.#T5#
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco looking to control.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva pushes down on Orozco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orozco defends it well. #T7#
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Orozco trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (10) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco regains half guard.
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.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Silva controlling the action here.#T10#
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orozco for as long as he can get away with.
Silva works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (13) vs (4) Orozco
Silva fails to advance to Orozco's back. #T11#
Orozco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Orozco wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Orozco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Orozco working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco 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: Silva (13) vs (6) Orozco
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Further stalling from Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orozco tries to keep at a distance but Siddika has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Orozco has clasped his hands together around Siddika's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siddika (0) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco trying to control the action but Siddika is working from the bottom.
Siddika tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position.
Orozco working away.#SUB2#
Orozco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siddika is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siddika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika is looking for a sweep.
Orozco in the domination position with Siddika hanging on.#T1#
Orozco tries to advance to mount but can't.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siddika keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddika struggling a bit here.
Siddika is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Siddika gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (0) vs (6) Orozco
Siddika tries to hold on but Orozco postures up.#T2#
Siddika is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siddika 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: Siddika (2) vs (6) Orozco
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siddika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siddika trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siddika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orozco's guard. #SUB2#
Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siddika pulls his head out easily.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
Siddika looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orozco is pressing down on Siddika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddika tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard. #T4#
Siddika preventing the sweep.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully.
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siddika wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Siddika passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Siddika looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Siddika has control of the leg. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siddika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully.
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco wants to control the position but Siddika says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Siddika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddika has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (6) Orozco#T6#
Orozco is squirming around, avoiding Siddika's attempts to control the action.
Siddika looking to take Orozco's back but Orozco rolls and after a scramble, Orozco ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Orozco to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (5) vs (8) Orozco
Orozco is pushing down on Siddika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siddika is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siddika is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard. #T7#
Orozco prevents Siddika from improving his position.
Orozco wants to take a breather but Siddika is having none of it.
Siddika is looking to improve his position.
Siddika is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Siddika wants to get back to full guard.
Siddika trying to hold on to Orozco's head to control him but Orozco postures up.
#T8#
Siddika is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard.
Siddika tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (11) Orozco
Orozco wants to take Siddika's back here but Siddika is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Orozco looking to control but Siddika is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siddika slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Siddika tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddika trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Siddika! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (14) Orozco
Orozco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siddika is looking to escape. #T10#
Orozco controlling his opponent.
Siddika tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Orozco wants to control the pace but Siddika is squirming around nicely.
Siddika is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco controlling the position easily from mount.
Siddika has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Orozco's lack of action.
#T11#
Orozco not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Orozco wants to work for an arm triangle but Siddika is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siddika wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Siddika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siddika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siddika wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Siddika working a defensive guard here.
Orozco trying to control but Siddika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siddika won't allow Orozco to pass to mount.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siddika keeps working.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Siddika wants to get back to full guard.
Siddika is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco content to control rather than advance.
Siddika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siddika keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orozco is looking to advance position but Siddika has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siddika (9) vs (14) Orozco#T14#
Orozco is working to get back to half guard.
Orozco tries to hold on but Siddika pushes him away.
Siddika trying to control but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco has given up his back here. Will Siddika look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (12) vs (14) Orozco
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco tries to escape the position.
Siddika not allowing Orozco to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 14 to 12.
The defeated Brijbhushan Siddika had this to say: 'He who seldom speaks will have no enemies.'. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Orozco tries to get set, Rocha tries to push him back and clinch up but Orozco manages to avoid the attempt.
Orozco tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orozco.
Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orozco.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha as Orozco shoots in.
Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cleber Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Orozco.#CL2#
Orozco moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rocha drags the fight down to the ground.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha has control of Orozco's left arm, preventing Orozco from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom. #T1#
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocha has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (0) Orozco#T2#
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rocha has control of an arm but Orozco manages to advance to Rocha's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocha (5) vs (4) Orozco
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Rocha defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orozco 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.
Rocha staying busy and making it hard for Orozco to control. #T3#
Rocha just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Orozco tries to keep control of the position but Rocha is staying busy.
Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Orozco is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rocha is defending well though. Orozco let's go of the attempt for now.
Rocha trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Rocha is keeping busy.
Orozco is trying to control but Rocha is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Orozco controlling from mount.
Orozco wants to take Rocha's back here but Rocha is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Orozco controlling the pace for now.
Rocha holds of for dear life.
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is having none of it.
Orozco looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Rocha tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Orozco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocha is looking to escape.
Rocha tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is having none of it. #T6#
Rocha gets back to half guard.
Rocha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orozco wants to control but Rocha is keeping him busy.
Rocha controlling the position well.
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Orozco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orozco controlling the action here. #T7#
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha keeping control of the position.
Orozco wants to control but Rocha is keeping him busy.
Rocha keeping hold of Orozco's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Orozco trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Orozco 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.
Rocha won't allow Orozco to pass to mount. #T9#
Rocha is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rocha! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (7) Orozco
Orozco looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocha tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orozco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Orozco is trying to take his opponent's back.
Orozco wants to control the pace but Rocha is squirming around nicely.
Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha holds on, trying desperately to control.
Orozco wants to control but instead Rocha manages to regain half guard.
Orozco trying to control from half guard but Rocha is working away.
Orozco is looking to stall here but Rocha recovers full guard. #T11#
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Rocha has Orozco pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha'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.#T12#
Orozco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Orozco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha's guard.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Orozco moves into full mount! Rocha won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (10) Orozco
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is having none of it. #T13#
Rocha wants to control but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco mounts Rocha! Really nice guard pass there!
Orozco tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Orozco is stalling here but it's allowed Rocha to get half guard.
Rocha is not content to let Orozco control the position.#T14#
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rocha is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Orozco wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is stalling here. Rocha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orozco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rocha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocha (9) vs (10) Orozco
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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