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SSG 355 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 11 wins and 12 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nozadzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nozadzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miyao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nozadzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nozadzi has Miyao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nozadzi wants a takedown.
Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nozadzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Miyao up, before dumping him to the ground. Miyao manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao controlling Nozadzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Miyao trying to control the position.
Nozadzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nozadzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is being controlled here.
Nozadzi looking to control but instead Miyao has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Miyao tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Miyao is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miyao! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Nozadzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyao is now in Nozadzi's guard. A big mistake from Nozadzi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao passes Nozadzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Miyao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nozadzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Miyao trying to mount his opponent but Nozadzi defends it.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Miyao's head to control him but Miyao postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nozadzi has a hand on Miyao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao prevents Nozadzi from getting the reversal.
Miyao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nozadzi is surviving well by controlling Miyao's body position as best he can.
Nozadzi wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyao tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nozadzi is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyao is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it.
Nozadzi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Miyao defends easily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi trying to control the position here.
Miyao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (5) Miyao
Nozadzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (7) Miyao
Nozadzi managing to control the position.
Nozadzi working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyao trying to advance position but Nozadzi counters by regaining guard.
Miyao passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyao works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (10) Miyao
Miyao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nozadzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyao tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi is not content to let Miyao control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi'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 staying calm.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Nozadzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Miyao trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao tries to advance to mount but Nozadzi denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Miyao gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Miyao wins on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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