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SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Smith content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is working for a kimura here but Sanchez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez 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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