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SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soprano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soprano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soprano fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Soprano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soprano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soprano working for a triangle but Miyao defends it easily.
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soprano working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Miyao. Oh but Soprano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Miyao goes limp - he's gone! Soprano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulie Soprano! |
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