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SSG 354 Chai vs Macker 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 11 wins and 14 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Craig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moley (0) vs (4) Craig
Moley is trying to escape the position but Craig is controlling the position.
Craig tries to advance to mount but Moley denies him.
Craig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Craig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moley's legs.
Moley trying to remain calm as Craig controls from the top position.
Moley struggling a bit here.
Moley is letting Craig control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig working away.
Moley is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Craig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moley (0) vs (6) Craig
Craig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig controlling the action here.
Craig works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (0) vs (9) Craig
Craig in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Craig.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moley prevents Craig from improving position.
Craig taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Craig.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Craig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (4) vs (9) Craig
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craig tries to escape but Moley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Craig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Craig prevents Moley from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Craig tries to break free.
Moley tightening his grip on Craig, looking for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moley trying to control momentarily.
Craig tries to escape the position.
Craig prevents Moley from getting a body triangle.
Craig is trying to break free.
Moley trying to control.
Craig trying to control but not successfully.
Moley biding his time, controlling Craig.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Craig for as long as he can get away with.
Craig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Moley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Moley tries to keep control of the position but Craig is staying busy.
Moley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Craig staying busy and making it hard for Moley to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Craig breaks Moley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (11) Craig
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Craig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moley keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass.
Craig is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Craig might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Craig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Craig pushing down on Moley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Craig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (4) vs (14) Craig
Moley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moley (4) vs (17) Craig
Craig controlling from the back.
Craig is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moley rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
Craig biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Craig.
Craig trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moley doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig wins on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Barry Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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