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GFY 76 - I got a Ween tattoo 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 18 wins and 38 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 45 losses; Desi Kraag! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. The Flamingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Flamingo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kraag did well to prevent The Flamingo getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Kraag The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Flamingo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (0) Kraag The Flamingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kraag wants to control but The Flamingo postures up. Kraag trying to remain calm as The Flamingo controls from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kraag is trying to get back to half guard. The Flamingo has control of an arm but Kraag manages to advance to The Flamingo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (4) Kraag The Flamingo turns into Kraag and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (7) vs (4) Kraag Kraag 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. The Flamingo passes Kraag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Flamingo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kraag! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (10) vs (4) Kraag The Flamingo controlling the position easily from mount. Kraag is trying desperately to improve position. Kraag has given up his back here. Will The Flamingo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: The Flamingo (13) vs (4) Kraag Kraag tries to escape the position.
The Flamingo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. The Flamingo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon. The Flamingo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraag defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but The Flamingo gets his hands free. Kraag is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kraag tries to break free.
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. The Flamingo working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Flamingo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraag knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraag for a finish. Kraag just trying to survive but The Flamingo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. The Flamingo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kraag taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from The Flamingo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domingo The Flamingo! Domingo The Flamingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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