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SSG 411 Solo vs Chai PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 64 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Chance San! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ottke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but San pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ottke regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) San Ottke is trying to keep San in close.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts New York inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. San is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) San San wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San working a defensive guard here.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ottke escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) San San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ottke just content to control the position. San is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Ottke tries for a kimura but San is defending well. Ottke taking a breather here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. San is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ottke working away. Ottke is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. San is looking for a sweep.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (7) vs (2) San
San tries to improve his position but Ottke has taken his back! Ottke has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ottke pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke! A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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