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SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai 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 10 wins and 5 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardosi.
Cardosi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardosi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cardosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Cardosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
Miyao 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.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Miyao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Cardosi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Miyao
Cardosi has an active guard here but Miyao has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyao has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted?
Miyao trying to work for an americana but Cardosi has managed to regain full guard.
Cardosi pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Cardosi wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Cardosi trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyao not doing much here.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardosi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardosi has control of Miyao's left arm, preventing Miyao from doing any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cardosi controlling Miyao's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Miyao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi looking for a guillotine here but Miyao defends easily.
Cardosi has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (8) Miyao
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Cardosi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Cardosi 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: Cardosi (2) vs (8) Miyao
Cardosi stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 8 to 2.
Joao Miyao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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