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TWGC 45 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from The Flamingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty clinches.
Doherty lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doherty (2) vs (0) The Flamingo
The Flamingo looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Flamingo holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty is stalling in the full guard.
The Flamingo pulls Doherty in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flamingo being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Flamingo holds on and takes a little breather.
Doherty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doherty tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is looking for a triangle here but Doherty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (5) vs (0) The Flamingo
The Flamingo looking for a sweep but Doherty has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doherty (7) vs (0) The Flamingo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Flamingo tries to hold on but Doherty postures up.
The Flamingo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doherty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is trying to escape the mount.
Doherty content just to control the position here.
The Flamingo wants to control but Doherty is having none of it.
The Flamingo gets back to half guard.
Doherty controlling the action here.
The Flamingo is trying to maintain the position but Doherty is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo tries to roll over but Doherty keeps him under control.
The Flamingo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doherty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doherty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doherty (7) vs (4) The Flamingo
The Flamingo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doherty trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Flamingo gets his way!
Well, with The Flamingo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Doherty is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The Flamingo biding his time, controlling Doherty.
Doherty prevents The Flamingo from getting a body triangle.
The Flamingo working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The Flamingo has his arm under Doherty's chin here. Game over son! The Flamingo squeezes tightly and Doherty is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
A relieved looking Domingo The Flamingo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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