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SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Radoslaw Badowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Badowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Badowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanchez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Badowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Badowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez has Badowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Badowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Badowski controls the pace.
Badowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Badowski has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Badowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Badowski (3) vs (0) Sanchez
Badowski tries to advance to mount but Sanchez denies him.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Badowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Badowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badowski wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Badowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badowski is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Badowski trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Badowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Badowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is trying to control Badowski's posture but Badowski avoids it.
Badowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Badowski trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Badowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Badowski but great work by Sanchez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Badowski (3) vs (4) Sanchez
Badowski is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Badowski tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Badowski, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Badowski is defending well.
Sanchez looks winded!
Badowski struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Badowski is trying to work for a sweep but Sanchez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Badowski (3) vs (6) Sanchez
Badowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Badowski tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Badowski tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez tries to control but Badowski wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Badowski tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Badowski reaches up to try and pull Sanchez in and control his posture, but Sanchez latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Badowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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