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CFC CG NY 57 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadiq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuhren looks to clinch
and Sadiq counters with a single leg into guard. Fuhren didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Fuhren
Fuhren wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Fuhren is keeping the position.
Fuhren looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuhren holds on and takes a little breather.
Sadiq won't allow Fuhren to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Fuhren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuhren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren wants to hit a sweep here but Sadiq passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fuhren there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Fuhren
Fuhren tries to lock up and control but Sadiq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren is looking to get to half guard.
Sadiq is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fuhren wants to control but Sadiq is having none of it.
Fuhren stops Sadiq from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fuhren tries to improve his position but Sadiq has taken his back! Sadiq has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fuhren tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sadiq pushes Fuhren away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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