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GFY 50 - 3 bottles no jacket 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 10 wins and 23 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 27 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch.
The Flamingo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kraag tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Flamingo is in Kraag's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraag controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself.
The Flamingo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Flamingo has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Flamingo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Flamingo defends it easily.
Kraag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Flamingo escapes and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
The Flamingo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kraag will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Flamingo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kraag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Flamingo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Flamingo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kraag! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (0) vs (7) The Flamingo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo working for a submission but Kraag is keeping him at bay.
Kraag looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (0) vs (10) The Flamingo
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraag tries to roll but The Flamingo sticks to his back.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Flamingo looking for the choke from the back.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but The Flamingo keeps control of the position.
The Flamingo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kraag.
The Flamingo working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag trying to control the action but The Flamingo just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
The Flamingo working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag trying to control the hands but The Flamingo won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag tries to escape but The Flamingo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Flamingo.
The Flamingo is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
The Flamingo avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands.
The Flamingo keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
The Flamingo not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
The Flamingo looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraag rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as The Flamingo sits in half guard.
The Flamingo is trying to work for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag is trying to control but The Flamingo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (13) The Flamingo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (0) vs (15) The Flamingo
The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
Kraag wants to hold on but The Flamingo pushes him away.
Kraag regains half guard.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Flamingo pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
The Flamingo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kraag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Flamingo.
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura but Kraag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Flamingo to get the leverage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura but Kraag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Flamingo to get the leverage.
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 actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
The Flamingo seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.
The Flamingo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Flamingo pulls his head out easily.
The Flamingo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kraag trying to control but The Flamingo postures up.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, The Flamingo seems content to control.
The Flamingo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kraag is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Domingo The Flamingo!
A relieved looking Domingo The Flamingo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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