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SSG 235 One vs Chai 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saunders drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (0) vs (4) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Saunders content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saunders working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Saunders is trying for a kimura here. Sanchez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saunders wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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