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CWC 289 - Sydney 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Conforto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conforto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ortega regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Ortega
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega controlling Conforto's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto advances to half guard.
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega 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: Conforto (2) vs (2) Ortega
Conforto wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Conforto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conforto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.
Conforto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Conforto is pressing down on Ortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortega is holding on for now.
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Conforto moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Ortega
Conforto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ortega has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ortega! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conforto is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conforto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conforto looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega prevents Conforto from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Conforto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega passes Conforto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Conforto tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto trying to control but Ortega postures up.
Ortega moves into full mount! Conforto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (7) Ortega
Ortega controlling his opponent.
Ortega working for a guillotine from mount but Conforto is in no mood to give up.
Conforto 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: Conforto (9) vs (7) Ortega
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega looking for a triangle here. Conforto is fighting it but it looks tight! Ortega pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conforto is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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