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GFY 77 - Plz esign that thing 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abner closes the distance and clinches.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Abner.
Pawn is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Abner can't fight it off and eventually Pawn manages to take the fight to the floor. Abner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawn (2) vs (0) Abner
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 pulls Pawn in to control the position.
Pawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn looking to pass the guard.
Pawn is pushing down on Abner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abner is fighting to maintain full guard but Pawn has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn trying to mount his opponent but Abner defends it.
Pawn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Pawn eventually gives up the hold.
Pawn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn is trying to work for a kimura but Abner is defending well.
Abner is trying to maintain the position but Pawn is very close to passing his half guard.
Abner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abner is pulling down on Pawn's head to control his posture.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner working for a triangle but Pawn defends it easily.
Abner keeping full guard, as Pawn tries to pass.
Pawn wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pawn trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner keeping full guard, as Pawn tries to pass.
Abner is looking for a triangle but Pawn pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abner 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. Pawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pawn is looking to advance position but Abner has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pawn (2) vs (4) Abner
Abner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abner working for a guillotine from mount but Pawn is in no mood to give up.
Pawn has given up his back. Will we see Abner going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pawn (2) vs (7) Abner
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Abner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Abner is hanging on to Pawn's back as he tries to escape.
Abner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pawn's body.
Abner gets his hands free as Pawn looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pawn showing good submission defense here.
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Pawn right now.
Abner looking for the RNC.
Abner looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pawn trying to control the action but Abner just sinks the hooks in.
Pawn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abner.
Abner has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pawn! Can he survive? No! He's out! Abner gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uncle Abner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uncle Abner waved his t-shirt featuring Glomco Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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