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GFY 60 - pop song ppl forgot 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 14 wins and 27 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 30 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? The fight moves into the clinch position. The Flamingo can't get the takedown.
Everett is looking to take this one to the mat. Everett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Flamingo walks away with a smile on his face. Everett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The Flamingo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Everett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Flamingo is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filmore Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Flamingo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (0) vs (2) The Flamingo Everett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The Flamingo is trying to control. Everett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in half guard, The Flamingo seems content to control. Everett trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Everett actively working from the bottom here. The Flamingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working. The Flamingo is pressing down on Everett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Everett is holding on for now. Everett wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Everett tries to get to full guard but The Flamingo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Everett is not content to let The Flamingo control the position. The Flamingo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (5) The Flamingo The Flamingo trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom. The Flamingo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Everett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Everett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The Flamingo trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom. Everett wants to get back to full guard. The Flamingo seems to be looking for submissions.
The Flamingo not doing much here.
Everett tries to get to full guard but The Flamingo has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo moves into full mount! Everett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (8) The Flamingo Everett is looking to get to half guard. The Flamingo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Everett is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Everett and The Flamingo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Everett wants to control but The Flamingo postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Everett is looking for a sweep. Everett sneaks back into half guard. Everett is trying to maintain the position but The Flamingo is very close to passing his half guard. The Flamingo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Everett defends it well. 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. Everett is looking for a sweep. The Flamingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Flamingo is keen to just control but Everett is a slippery customer. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The Flamingo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (11) The Flamingo Everett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Everett (0) vs (14) The Flamingo Everett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Everett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The Flamingo seems to be looking for submissions.
The Flamingo is just content to waste time from the top position. Everett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. The Flamingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Everett dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (14) The Flamingo
That's nine minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Everett looking to pass the guard. Everett forces his way into half guard. The Flamingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The Flamingo wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Everett tries to pass to full mount but The Flamingo defends it. The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
Everett passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (5) vs (14) The Flamingo The Flamingo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett looking to control but The Flamingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Everett has control of The Flamingo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Flamingo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Flamingo tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away. Everett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The Flamingo tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Everett. Everett controlling from the full mount. The Flamingo tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo keeps trying to improve his position. The Flamingo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Everett trying to control but he's not successful this time. The Flamingo wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action. Everett goes for an armbar but The Flamingo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Flamingo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (5) vs (16) The Flamingo Everett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Flamingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Everett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! The Flamingo wins on points by 16 to 5. An out of breath Domingo The Flamingo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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