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GFY 78 - How did U 2 Meet 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 29 wins and 26 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 25 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abner has managed to clinch.
Hestler tries for a takedown but Abner manages to get underhooks.
Hestler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hestler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abner jumps into guard, dragging Hestler to the mat.
Hestler trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abner working for a triangle but Hestler defends it easily.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Abner looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Hestler
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hestler trying to control the position.
Hestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hestler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abner has managed to get both his arms back between Hestler's legs - danger averted.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Hestler controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Hestler is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hestler keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Abner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Hestler
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hestler is trying desperately to improve position.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hestler is now in Abner's guard. A big mistake from Abner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (5) vs (2) Hestler
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.
Hestler passes Abner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hestler wants to pass to mount but Abner is defending the position.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (9) vs (2) Hestler
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hestler tries to break free.
Hestler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hestler is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.
Abner tightening his grip on Hestler, looking for the choke.
Hestler breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (4) Hestler
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hestler has passed into half guard!
Hestler wants to take a breather but Abner is having none of it.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (13) vs (4) Hestler
Hestler trying to control the position but Abner manages to sink in the hooks.
Abner is looking for a choke. Hestler gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hestler manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (13) vs (6) Hestler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abner has his hands on Hestler's head, controlling the position.
Abner being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (15) vs (6) Hestler
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Abner wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hestler working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Abner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (18) vs (6) Hestler
Abner slows the pace down.
Hestler 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.
Abner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hestler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Abner controlling the action here.
Abner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abner stalling.
Hestler trying to control but Abner postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Abner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (21) vs (6) Hestler
Hestler tries to reverse the position but Abner maintains control.
Hestler is squirming around, avoiding Abner's attempts to control the action.
Hestler tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abner prevents Hestler from getting the reversal.
Abner wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely.
Hestler is controlling an arm, preventing Abner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Abner (24) vs (6) Hestler
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hestler is keeping busy.
Hestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hestler tries to escape but Abner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Abner looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
Uncle Abner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Glomco Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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