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GFY 43 - yeah, I can count 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 10 wins and 11 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abner clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries for a takedown but Pawn manages to get underhooks.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner is looking for a takedown.
Pawn's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abner.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pawn tries to pull guard but Abner won't allow it.
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner wants to take the fight to the mat but Pawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawn prevents it.
Abner wants a takedown but no success here.
Pawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawn jumps guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abner prevents it.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Abner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pawn is trying to trip Abner. He has hold of a leg but Abner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pawn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (0) vs (2) Pawn
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pawn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (2) Pawn
Abner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abner is looking to advance position but Pawn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (2) vs (6) Pawn
Abner 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: Abner (4) vs (6) Pawn
Abner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (7) vs (6) Pawn
Pawn is looking to regain half guard here but Abner keeps moving and retains side control.
Abner is trying to get an arm triangle but Pawn is defending well.
Abner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (9) vs (6) Pawn
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pawn tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Pawn is working to get back to half guard.
Abner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawn is looking to escape.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
Pawn is trying to escape the mount.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
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 goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pawn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (8) Pawn
Pawn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (11) vs (8) Pawn
Abner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (14) vs (8) Pawn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawn keeps working.
Abner working away.
Abner takes a little break here. Pawn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abner gets to mount! Pawn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (16) vs (8) Pawn
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pawn tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pawn wants to control but Abner is having none of it.
Abner trying to control but Pawn is having none of it.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Abner controlling his opponent.
Pawn is desperately trying to improve his position but Abner has a good base and remains in mount.
Abner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uncle Abner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Uncle Abner thanked Glomco Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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