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Bots de Garra 31 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orion's waist but Orion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie working for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Orion tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion is having to fend off submission attempts from Gracie, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gracie doesn't have the hooks in though and Orion manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Gracie
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Orion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orion is controlling the position.
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Orion control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Orion controlling the action here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Orion pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (12) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Orion has a good base and remains in mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orion controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Orion has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (15) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Orion trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Orion working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.
Orion is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (15) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (17) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Orion passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (20) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Orion controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Orion controlling from side mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orion is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Orion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (23) vs (6) Gracie
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion fails to move to back control.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Orion mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (26) vs (6) Gracie
Orion trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action.
Orion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (29) vs (6) Gracie
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Orion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Orion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to escape but Orion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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