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SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignon gets caught flat footed, as Saunders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (0) vs (2) Saunders
Ignon is controlling Saunders's posture.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Ignon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (5) Saunders
Ignon regains half guard.
Ignon's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (8) Saunders
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Saunders isn't that keen on the idea.
Saunders wants to take Ignon's back here but Ignon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saunders seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ignon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Saunders!
A less than humble Sam Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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