PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gadi Gadi (ranked 4468 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pato Loco (ranked 4599 p4p, 463 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gadi
vs
Loco

184 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gadi Gadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pato Loco!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadi fails with a takedown attempt.

Loco takes the fight into the clinch.

Loco breaks from the clinch.

Loco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gadi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gadi has hold of Loco's hands but Loco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Loco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gadi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Gadi is working away.
Loco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gadi's head.
Loco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Loco wants to work for an arm triangle but Gadi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Loco there.
Loco is nestled in close to Gadi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadi is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard.

Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gadi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.
Loco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gadi has hold of Loco's hands but Loco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Loco winds up and cracks Gadi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gadi has hold of Loco's hands but Loco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gadi wants to control but Loco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gadi is trying to stand up here but Loco is controlling him well.
Gadi is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Loco.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loco connects with a nice short shot to Gadi's temple.

Gadi is rocked!
Loco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Gadi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gadi taking some punishment here, with Loco in his half guard.

Gadi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Loco scores with a big shot! Gadi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gadi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pato Loco!