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GFY 91 - Thrw out Larrys fruit 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gilberto Burke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burke's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burke (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler is controlling the pace.
Hestler wants to free his trapped foot but Burke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burke looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Hestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burke manages to get to full guard.
Hestler trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom.
Burke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hestler defends it easily.
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burke looking for a guillotine here but Hestler defends easily.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke has his foot on Hestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Hestler controlling from the top position.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hestler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hestler prevents Burke from improving his position.
Hestler is controlling the pace.
Burke tries to roll over but Hestler keeps him under control.
Hestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burke (0) vs (5) Hestler
Hestler content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burke wants to control but Hestler is having none of it.
Burke is controlling an arm, preventing Hestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burke is desperately trying to improve his position but Hestler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hestler wants to control the pace but Burke is squirming around nicely.
Burke has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burke (0) vs (8) Hestler
Hestler keeps control of the position easily here as Burke tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Burke right now.
Hestler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burke doesn't escape.
Burke trying to control but not successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Burke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Burke tries to escape but Hestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hestler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Hestler.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burke is keeping busy.
Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Burke buck him off.
Hestler avoiding Burke 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burke prevents Hestler from getting a body triangle.
Hestler keeps control of the position as Burke tries to break free.
Hestler struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hestler controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hestler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burke wants to escape the position.
Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Burke wants to control his opponent's hands but Hestler gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hestler is hanging on to Burke's back as he tries to escape.
Burke is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Burke rolls, trying to escape but Hestler keeps control of the position.
Hestler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hestler tries to get the hooks in deep but Burke pushed the leg off.
Hestler has good solid back control here.
Burke tries to escape the position.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Burke right now.
Hestler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burke's body.
Well,Burke is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Burke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hestler.
Hestler controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burke staying busy and making it hard for Hestler to control.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burke.
Hestler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hestler controls the position.
Hestler is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burke breaks Hestler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burke (2) vs (8) Hestler
Hestler trying to keep a closed guard but Burke is proving a slippery customer.
Hestler is trying to hold Burke in close to prevent damage but Burke has managed to pass into half guard.
Hestler wants to control but Burke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burke.
Hestler is looking for a sweep. Burke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 8 to 2.
Red Hestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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