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SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi clinches.
Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardosi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai tries for a takedown but Cardosi manages to get underhooks.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardosi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardosi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardosi.
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardosi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardosi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chai.
Cardosi wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardosi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cardosi can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Cardosi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardosi looking to control.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Cardosi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cardosi 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.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Cardosi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control but not successfully.
Chai fending off the submission attempt from Cardosi.
Cardosi looking for the RNC.
Cardosi has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chai taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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