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SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 22 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spanks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saunders is trying to defend but Spanks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saunders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saunders trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saunders reverses the position - he's now on top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Saunders
Spanks wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saunders passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Saunders
Saunders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spanks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.
Spanks won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.
Spanks is trying to control but Saunders manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Saunders
Saunders fails to move to back control.
Saunders goes for an armbar but Spanks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spanks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Saunders
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.
Spanks trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Cobra Kai Workout Center inform us that Saunders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
Saunders is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spanks rolls with it to try and escape but Saunders cranks on the arm and Spanks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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