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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Gotch (ranked 3499 p4p, 3660 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 204 p4p, 209 weight class). Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. Aleksander Kazimierz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lou Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 33 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch gets the takedown into side control.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gotch controls the position.
Kazimierz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz is not content to let Gotch control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it.
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazimierz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gotch working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Gotch.
Gotch scoring with punches from side control.
Kazimierz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gotch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotch wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.
Gotch swings around for an armbar but Kazimierz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotch's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Kazimierz is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch has Kazimierz pulled in close to control his posture.
Kazimierz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazimierz is aware though and is defending well.
Kazimierz controlling from the top position.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lou Gotch will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gotch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gotch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kazimierz sprawls and moves away.
Gotch looking to score a takedown here. Kazimierz is defending well but Gotch drives through and ends up in Kazimierz's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kazimierz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain a safe position but Gotch gets an underhook and turns Kazimierz into the cage.
Gotch pulls guard.
Kazimierz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gotch is proving hard to escape from.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazimierz manages to get himself to full guard.
Gotch won't allow Kazimierz to sweep him here.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Gotch works over Kazimierz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.
Gotch stops Kazimierz from standing up.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch pushes down on Kazimierz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotch.
Kazimierz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazimierz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Gotch is working for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending it quite comfortably.
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Kazimierz defends the submission attempt.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Kazimierz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazimierz tries to get to full guard but Gotch has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazimierz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazimierz is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazimierz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gotch's guard.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Kazimierz is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch wants to control but Kazimierz passes easily into half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gotch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch tries to roll over but Kazimierz keeps him under control.
Gotch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazimierz.
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazimierz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Gotch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - Gotch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotch tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gotch manages to get to full guard.
Kazimierz cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gotch trying to control the position.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Kazimierz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch wants to control the position but Kazimierz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazimierz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazimierz controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kazimierz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazimierz has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch passes into half guard.
Gotch is just content to waste time from the top position. Kazimierz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kazimierz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotch wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazimierz controls Gotch momentarily but Gotch frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Gotch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazimierz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazimierz has escaped and now he's on top!
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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