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GFY 46 - N 2 just ahead of me 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 26 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The Flamingo drives through and clinches with Hestler against the ropes.
The Flamingo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hestler can't fight it off and eventually The Flamingo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hestler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hestler controlling The Flamingo's posture.
The Flamingo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Flamingo is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Flamingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hestler can't keep his opponent in guard - The Flamingo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Flamingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hestler actively working from the bottom here.
The Flamingo tries to pass to full mount but Hestler defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo content to control rather than advance.
Hestler manages to get to full guard.
Hestler looking to control.
Hestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hestler working a defensive guard here.
The Flamingo pushing down on Hestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hestler wants to get back to full guard but The Flamingo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Hestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape.
The Flamingo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Flamingo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hestler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (5) The Flamingo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo pulls Hestler in to control the position.
The Flamingo 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.
Hestler postures up.
Hestler wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
The Flamingo trying to control the position here.
Hestler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Flamingo on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now.
The Flamingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Flamingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hestler defends it easily.
The Flamingo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but The Flamingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (7) The Flamingo
The Flamingo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Flamingo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hestler controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself.
Hestler is trying to hold The Flamingo in close to prevent damage but The Flamingo has managed to pass into half guard.
The Flamingo not doing much here.
Hestler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Hestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Flamingo seems to be looking for submissions.
The Flamingo controlling the action here.
The Flamingo wants to control but Hestler is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (2) vs (10) The Flamingo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hestler is trying to reverse the position but instead The Flamingo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hestler (2) vs (13) The Flamingo
Hestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Flamingo has the hooks in. Hestler is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. The Flamingo passes his arm under Hestler's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hestler taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
Domingo The Flamingo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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