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CWC 287 PBP Commentary |
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 15 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Boshtok with that takedown attempt.
Boshtok shoots in but Ortega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok fails with the takedown.
Ortega with the counter takedown but Boshtok avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Boshtok back into the cage.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Boshtok.
Ortega tries to score a body lock takedown but Boshtok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boshtok is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boshtok is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Ortega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boshtok dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega is pulling down on Boshtok's head. It's preventing any offense from Boshtok, at least for the moment.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega has his foot on Boshtok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshtok works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control the position here.
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boshtok is aware though and is defending well.
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boshtok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok controlling his opponent.
Ortega can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ortega is holding on tight.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boshtok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortega tries to lock up and control but Boshtok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boshtok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortega is trying to escape the mount but Boshtok keeps good control and instead manages to take Ortega's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (8) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega staying busy and making it hard for Boshtok to control.
Ortega trying to control the position but Boshtok manages to sink in the hooks.
Ortega looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Boshtok is hanging on to Ortega's back as he tries to escape.
Ortega looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Good control from Boshtok.
Ortega staying busy and making it hard for Boshtok to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Boshtok breaks the grip.
Good control from Boshtok.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Boshtok breaks the grip.
What can Ortega do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ortega prevents Boshtok from getting a body triangle.
Ortega turns into Boshtok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (7) Ortega
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boshtok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok sneaks back into half guard.
Ortega is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Boshtok as he works his way to full guard.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (7) Ortega
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortega 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (9) Ortega
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (12) vs (9) Ortega
Boshtok pushing down on Ortega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Ortega working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Boshtok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (15) vs (9) Ortega
Boshtok controls the position from side control.
Ortega is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Ortega but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face as Boshtok controls the position.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega wants to control but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega seems a little lost for a moment, as Boshtok dominates the positioning.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok controlling the position.
Ortega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boshtok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (15) vs (13) Ortega
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Yuri Boshtok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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