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SSG 256 McCain vs Marden 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 7 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 23 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch.
Hageman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miyao to keep the fight standing.
Miyao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hageman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hageman has Miyao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hageman drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyao stalling away here and it's allowed Hageman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao passes into half guard.
Miyao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miyao trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it.
Miyao passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (3) vs (0) Hageman
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is trying desperately to improve position.
Hageman tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.
Hageman has given up his back. Will we see Miyao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (6) vs (0) Hageman
Miyao is controlling the position but Hageman somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hageman is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (9) vs (0) Hageman
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao prevents Hageman from getting the reversal.
Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyao wants to take his opponent's back but Hageman doesn't allow it.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely.
Hageman is controlling an arm, preventing Miyao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hageman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (12) vs (0) Hageman
Hageman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Miyao.
Hageman trying to control the position but Miyao manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyao struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyao has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hageman is defending well but eventually Miyao manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hageman has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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