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SSG 221 Feet vs Solo 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 3 wins and 5 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington leaves Driscoll Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carrington rushes Driscoll Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Driscoll Jr tries for a takedown but Carrington manages to get underhooks.
Driscoll Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Driscoll Jr tries to pull guard but Carrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Driscoll Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Carrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carrington is trying to keep an underhook but Driscoll Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrington.
Driscoll Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driscoll Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carrington has Driscoll Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrington 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.
Carrington is looking for a triangle but Driscoll Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.
Carrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Driscoll Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Driscoll Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Driscoll Jr trying to pass the guard but Carrington defending well.
Carrington is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrington controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.
Carrington working for submissions but it's allowed Driscoll Jr to get to half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Driscoll Jr is controlling well.
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carrington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Carrington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Driscoll Jr wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Driscoll Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington pulls Driscoll Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carrington has his foot on Driscoll Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Driscoll Jr tries to pass.
Carrington managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carrington wants to sweep here but Driscoll Jr controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control the position here.
Driscoll Jr is sitting in close to Carrington's body. Carrington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Driscoll Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Driscoll Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carrington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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