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GFY 64 - NOT Carl Weathers 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 12 wins and 32 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Nate Pawn! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. The Flamingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pawn tries to counter with a clinch but The Flamingo shakes him off and moves away.
The Flamingo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. The Flamingo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pawn is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Flamingo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pawn to the mat. Pawn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Pawn Pawn being controlled here, momentarily. The Flamingo won't allow Pawn to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pawn seems keen to control The Flamingo's posture. The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. The Flamingo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pawn 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. Pawn is trying to keep The Flamingo in close.
Pawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Flamingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pawn looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawn, not yet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo won't allow Pawn to sweep him here. The Flamingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The Flamingo passes Pawn's left leg - he's now in half guard. Pawn wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pawn wants to control the action here but instead The Flamingo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (0) Pawn Pawn tries to lock up and control but The Flamingo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The Flamingo controlling the position easily from mount. Pawn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo fails to move to back control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo content just to control the position here. Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't. The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Flamingo wants to finish this one by submission but Pawn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Flamingo. Pawn is trying desperately to improve position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/5.gif) That's five minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo controlling the pace for now. Pawn is working to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawn is looking to escape.
The Flamingo has hold of Pawn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pawn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/6.gif) That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo has control of Pawn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pawn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Flamingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pawn is squirming around, avoiding The Flamingo's attempts to control the action. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pawn is wriggling around trying to escape.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/7.gif) That's seven minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The Flamingo trying to control but he's not successful this time. The Flamingo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pawn tries to lock up and control but The Flamingo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/8.gif) That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pawn is now in The Flamingo's guard. A big mistake from The Flamingo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (2) Pawn Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Flamingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Flamingo is tightening it up a little... Pawn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pawn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pawn taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Flamingo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Domingo The Flamingo! Domingo The Flamingo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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