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GFY 12 - U R not my real dad! 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag forces Abner back against the ropes and clinches.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Abner to keep the fight standing.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uncle Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Abner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Kraag
Abner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraag wants to control the position but Abner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Abner is taking a breather. Kraag says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Abner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
Abner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abner controlling the action here.
Abner is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Abner mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner content just to control the position here.
Kraag tries to reverse the position but Abner maintains control.
Kraag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (5) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraag's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (7) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abner slips nicely into half guard.
Abner content to control rather than advance.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Abner sits in half guard.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kraag trying to control but Abner postures up.
Abner controlling the action here.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Kraag looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kraag is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abner jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (10) vs (2) Kraag
Abner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (12) vs (2) Kraag
Abner takes Kraag's back. Score +3 for taking back: Abner (15) vs (2) Kraag
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kraag is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abner gets his way!
Kraag trying to control the hands but Abner won't let him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abner working for the choke.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag is keeping busy.
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Abner keeps control of the position.
Abner 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.
Abner looking for the choke but no joy.
Abner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kraag just trying to survive but Abner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (15) vs (4) Kraag
Kraag trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner is pulling down on Kraag's head to control his posture.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraag manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (17) vs (4) Kraag
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Abner pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily.
Kraag wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment.
Abner trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abner pushing down on Kraag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag is in trouble now - Abner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (20) vs (4) Kraag
Abner manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kraag to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Abner (23) vs (4) Kraag
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Abner.
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraag knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraag for a finish.
Abner keeps control of the position easily here as Kraag tries to buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag prevents Abner from getting a body triangle.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Good control from Abner.
Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abner's guard. Nice work there by Kraag.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (23) vs (6) Kraag
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kraag drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (27) vs (6) Kraag
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Abner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abner working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kraag tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Abner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (29) vs (6) Kraag
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Abner tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Abner controlling from mount.
Abner wants to take Kraag's back here but Kraag is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Kraag wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner controlling the position easily from mount.
Abner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Abner wants to control the pace but Kraag is squirming around nicely.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraag defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abner.
Kraag wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner looking for a guillotine from mount but Kraag is having none of it.
Abner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Abner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount but Abner keeps good control and instead manages to take Kraag's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Abner (32) vs (6) Kraag
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Kraag trying to control the action but Abner just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abner.
Kraag tries to roll but Abner sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Abner biding his time, looking for the opening.
Abner gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Abner 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.
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Abner.
Abner looking for the RNC.
Abner gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Abner gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
Uncle Abner gave a mention to Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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