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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 57 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Abner moves into the clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Abner won't allow it.
Kraag gets control of Abner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Abner pushing down on Kraag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abner not doing much here.
Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
Abner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (3) Abner
Abner is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (0) vs (5) Abner
Abner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kraag is surviving well by controlling Abner's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner controlling from mount.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (0) vs (8) Abner
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Abner.
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Kraag right now.
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kraag is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Abner.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Abner breaks the grip.
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Abner looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Abner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kraag.
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abner controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Abner won't let him.
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Abner looking for the RNC.
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Abner looking for the RNC.
Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Abner not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Abner tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke.
Abner biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner.
Abner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Abner biding his time, controlling Kraag.
Let's hope that Abner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Abner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kraag is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Abner.
Abner 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.
Abner keeps control of the position easily here as Kraag tries to buck him off.
Abner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abner is cranking Kraag's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kraag! He's tightened the choke and Kraag is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uncle Abner!
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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