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SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead fails with the takedown.
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Moorehead trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moorehead is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Moorehead is keeping him busy.
Moorehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Moorehead defends it.
Moorehead is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Moorehead from improving his position.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Moorehead is defending it quite comfortably.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Moorehead is having none of it.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Moorehead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moorehead. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead can't escape the position.
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Moorehead frees his head quite easily.
Sanchez has control of Moorehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moorehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay.
Moorehead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moorehead keeps working.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Moorehead trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (8) Sanchez
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is looking to get to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (11) Sanchez
Moorehead staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.
Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy.
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moorehead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Moorehead tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is keeping busy.
Sanchez looking for the RNC.
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sanchez is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
Sanchez looking to break Moorehead's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moorehead remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moorehead is trying to break free.
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not allowing Moorehead to control his hands.
Moorehead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moorehead regains half guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moorehead sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (14) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Moorehead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moorehead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez wants to take Moorehead's back here but Moorehead is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead regains half guard.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (17) Sanchez
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Moorehead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Moorehead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (20) Sanchez
Sanchez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Moorehead with him. Moorehead is trying to defend but Sanchez has an arm under the chin now! Moorehead grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Sanchez!
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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