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GFY 71 - Tim Burton REALLY sux 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 16 wins and 35 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The Flamingo dives in and scores a takedown into Abner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Abner
The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Flamingo stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner is trying to keep The Flamingo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flamingo drops back looking for a leg! Abner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abner manages to kick The Flamingo off! The Flamingo jumps back into Abner's guard.
The Flamingo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner is adopting a defensive guard.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner looking to control.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abner trying to control the position.
Abner keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
Abner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Flamingo defends it easily.
Abner is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Flamingo forces his way into half guard.
The Flamingo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abner manages to get to full guard.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Abner controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself.
The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner has control of The Flamingo's left arm, preventing The Flamingo from doing any damage.
Abner 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.
The Flamingo has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (2) Abner
The Flamingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner is fighting to break The Flamingo's control of his arms but The Flamingo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Flamingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Flamingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Flamingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment.
The Flamingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner stands and throws The Flamingo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (5) Abner
Abner tries to move to mount but The Flamingo blocks the move with his legs.
The Flamingo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Flamingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner.
The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
The Flamingo is not content to let Abner control the position.
The Flamingo tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Abner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (8) Abner
Abner fails to take his opponent's back.
The Flamingo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Flamingo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Flamingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is trying to escape the position but Abner is controlling the position.
Abner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Flamingo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Flamingo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Flamingo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abner's guard! Nice work there by The Flamingo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (4) vs (8) Abner
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
Abner is controlling The Flamingo's posture.
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
Abner is trying to keep The Flamingo in close.
The Flamingo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Abner is pulling down on The Flamingo's head. It's preventing any offense from The Flamingo, at least for the moment.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Flamingo is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Abner has his hands on The Flamingo's head, controlling the position.
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Flamingo is really struggling to control Abner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abner is trying to control the position but The Flamingo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Uncle Abner thanked Glomco Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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