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Event:
BFC 1: Diaz vs. Maneno
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Totoroaere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuati sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Totoroaere somewhat.
Tuati stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tuati wants it to stay on the feet.
Totoroaere fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Totoroaere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuati will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Totoroaere is looking to counter punch.
Totoroaere slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuati is defended easily by Totoroaere.
Tuati shoots in looking for a takedown. Totoroaere tries to sprawl out of it but Tuati keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Totoroaere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Totoroaere with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Totoroaere closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tuati's guard.
Tuati can't keep his opponent in guard - Totoroaere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Totoroaere is working for a kimura but Tuati is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Totoroaere is thwarting Tuati's attempts to control the position.
Tuati manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tuati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Tuati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Totoroaere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totoroaere trying to control but Tuati is working from the bottom.
Totoroaere stopping the sweep attempt from Tuati.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuati trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuati seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Totoroaere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totoroaere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totoroaere wanted to stand there but Tuati had control of the position.
Totoroaere trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tuati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Totoroaere defends well.
Totoroaere trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Totoroaere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuati on the ground.#SUB2#
Totoroaere throws a sloppy strike and Tuati has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Totoroaere is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tuati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Tuati!
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