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SSG 227 Hall vs Bar 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 3 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but Grov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.
Grov can't get the takedown.
Grov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grapple Moley.
Grov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moley is defending well.
Moley tries for a takedown but Grov manages to get underhooks.
Grov is pressed up against the cage. Moley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grov down to the mat. Grov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grov pinned against the cage. Grov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.
Grov pulls guard.
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moley looking to pass the guard.
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Grov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov is pulling down on Moley's head. It's preventing any offense from Moley, at least for the moment.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) Moley
Grov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grov swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (4) vs (2) Moley
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grov working a defensive guard but Moley passes into half guard.
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Grov wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Moley trying to pass the guard but Grov defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley.
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moley looks winded!
Grov trying to control here.
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Grov tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
Moley is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage.
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can.
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
Moley trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (8) Moley
Grov manages to get back to half guard.
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Moley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moley has cracked it and Grov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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