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GFY 81 - That was grace 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 21 wins and 40 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 28 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Flamingo is trying to defend but Hestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler trying to control from half guard but The Flamingo is working away.
Hestler tries to pass to full mount but The Flamingo defends it.
The Flamingo is controlling Hestler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hestler controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Flamingo! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (0) vs (5) Hestler
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flamingo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (5) Hestler
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Hestler is keeping the position.
The Flamingo trying to control but Hestler is working from the bottom.
Hestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Flamingo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Flamingo defends it easily.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
Hestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving.
Hestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Flamingo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hestler working for submissions but it's allowed The Flamingo to get to half guard.
The Flamingo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (5) Hestler
Hestler stops The Flamingo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four 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.
Hestler is trying to escape the mount.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape.
Hestler 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.
Hestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: The Flamingo (8) vs (5) Hestler
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is persistently looking for the submission but Hestler is defending it well.
Hestler tries to roll but The Flamingo sticks to his back.
Hestler trying to control the action but The Flamingo just sinks the hooks in.
The Flamingo tightening his grip on Hestler, looking for the choke.
The Flamingo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hestler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hestler for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo avoiding Hestler 's attempts to control his hands.
The Flamingo working for the choke.
The Flamingo looking for the RNC.
Hestler can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Flamingo is riding his opponent, not letting Hestler buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hestler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The Flamingo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The Flamingo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hestler trying to control the hands but The Flamingo won't let him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo keeps control of the position as Hestler tries to break free.
The Flamingo has good solid back control here.
Will The Flamingo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hestler tries to roll but The Flamingo sticks to his back.
Hestler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hestler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Flamingo.
The Flamingo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The Flamingo tightening his grip on Hestler, looking for the choke.
The Flamingo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hestler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The Flamingo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hestler prevents The Flamingo from getting a body triangle.
Hestler is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hestler is trying to defend against the choke here but The Flamingo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. The Flamingo Tightens the hold and Hestler taps out furiously! The Flamingo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
After winning the bout, Domingo The Flamingo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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