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SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Moorehead is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Moorehead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Moorehead tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Moorehead dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moorehead fails to pull guard.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moorehead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craven Moorehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Moorehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes has Moorehead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moorehead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Moorehead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (0) Barnes
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes has his foot on Moorehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moorehead works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Moorehead is proving a slippery customer.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moorehead has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moorehead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (2) Barnes
Moorehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Moorehead pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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