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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mandingo Ricostrong (ranked 2745 p4p, 5573 weight class) and David Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandingo Ricostrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 cm 25 179 1 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm 22 175 0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Basic striking Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt Brawler Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mandingo Ricostrong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Gutierrez ! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ricostrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. An inside leg kick from Gutierrez misses. Ricostrong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gutierrez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ricostrong's guard. Ricostrong wants to sweep here but Gutierrez controlling him for the moment. Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but instead Ricostrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Ricostrong from controlling successfully. Ricostrong won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here. Gutierrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ricostrong wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Gutierrez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ricostrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard. Gutierrez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricostrong defends it easily. Ricostrong trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Sloppy strikes from Ricostrong. Those never looked like landing. Gutierrez is looking for the big counter here. Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gutierrez forces Ricostrong back against the cage and clinches. Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Ricostrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricostrong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ricostrong throws an overhand right that lands on Gutierrez 's shoulder, as Gutierrez tries to avoid the shot. Gutierrez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into Ricostrong's guard. Gutierrez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ricostrong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gutierrez is looking to defend but Ricostrong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gutierrez ! Ricostrong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gutierrez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mandingo Ricostrong!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
40% |
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