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SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo 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 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (0) Siregar
Cardosi trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Cardosi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siregar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardosi but great work by Siregar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (4) Siregar
Cardosi is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Siregar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardosi, who protects the arm well.
Siregar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
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.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siregar is looking to pass into half guard but Cardosi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cardosi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Cardosi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi pushing down on Siregar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siregar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siregar is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Siregar is working away.
Siregar tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Cardosi is trying to control. Siregar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siregar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siregar is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siregar holds on and takes a little breather.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Cardosi trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Cardosi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Siregar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cardosi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Siregar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar!
A victorious Binsar Siregar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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