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SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu 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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Orozco
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero forces his way into half guard.
Orozco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Orozco tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Orozco keeps trying to improve his position.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but Orozco defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marrero seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero content to control rather than advance.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Orozco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marrero is working away from the top position though.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.
Marrero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orozco! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is looking to improve his position but Marrero isn't that keen on the idea.
Marrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marrero looking for a guillotine from mount but Orozco is having none of it.
Marrero trying to control but Orozco is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero avoids the attempt from Orozco to control.
Marrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco tries to lock up and control but Marrero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orozco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orozco sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero controlling the action here.
Orozco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (5) vs (4) Orozco
I would not like to be Marrero right now.
Marrero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marrero tries to roll but Orozco sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Orozco controlling the positon.
It looks like Orozco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Marrero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Orozco's arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Orozco's arms.
I would not like to be Marrero right now.
Orozco gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
Orozco is hanging on to Marrero's back as he tries to escape.
Orozco is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Marrero with him. Marrero is trying to defend but Orozco has an arm under the chin now! Marrero grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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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