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SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardosi as he avoids it easily.
Cardosi forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Cardosi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cardosi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Cardosi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi controls the position.
Snake struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.
Snake looking for subs off his back but Cardosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snake gets full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardosi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Cardosi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (13) Cardosi
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Snake to control.
Snake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (0) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake tries to escape the position.
Cardosi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
Snake has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Snake moves into full guard.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardosi is now in half guard.
Snake is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi trying to control the position here.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (16) Cardosi
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Snake wants to control for a moment but Cardosi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Snake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake trying to control the pace.
Snake is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (16) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Thiago Cardosi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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