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SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (4) vs (0) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Plant controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is letting Plant control him for a moment.
Saunders can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders keeping his opponent close.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Plant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (6) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is desperately trying to improve his position but Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Saunders 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.
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Plant is stalling in the full guard.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Saunders is trying to keep Plant in close.
Plant wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Plant has passed into half guard!
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
Plant is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (9) vs (0) Saunders
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saunders tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saunders has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Plant is looking to defend but Saunders has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Plant! Saunders pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Plant taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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