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SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov 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 3 wins and 3 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Craig keeps the fight on the outside. Ray tries to clinch but Craig moves out of range.
Craig looking to score a takedown here. Ray is defending well but Craig drives through and ends up in Ray's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (2) vs (0) Ray
Craig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Craig controls from within his opponent's guard. Ray wants to sweep but no luck. Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ray being controlled here, momentarily.
Craig looking to improve position, pressing down on Ray's thigh with his hand. Ray seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Craig paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Craig's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ray picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manta Ray! Manta Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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