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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 5379 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Ricardos Gamarra (ranked 559 p4p, 553 weight class). Bartolomeu Ganz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 cm 18 259 1 - 0 - 0 |
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174 cm 18 161 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardos Gamarra! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gamarra shoots for a double leg takedown but Ganz sprawls well. He's pushed Gamarra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gamarra stuffs the takedown. Ganz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gamarra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ganz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gamarra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganz somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartolomeu Ganz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ganz stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamarra. Gamarra gets slowly back to his feet. Gamarra feints and as Ganz raises his hands in defense, Gamarra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gamarra wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving. Ganz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ganz wants to stand and escape but Gamarra is having none of it. Ganz keeping moving, preventing Gamarra from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gamarra looking to pass the guard. Ganz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ganz wants to stand and escape but Gamarra is having none of it. Gamarra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganz is keeping the position for now. Ganz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganz tries to get out of the position. Gamarra drops back looking for a leg! Ganz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganz manages to kick Gamarra off! Gamarra jumps back into Ganz's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Gamarra stops Ganz from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gamarra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gamarra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ganz's half guard. Ganz is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gamarra is pressing down on Ganz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganz is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gamarra trying to control the action but Ganz is working from the bottom. Ganz wants to get back to his feet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gamarra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganz. Gamarra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ganz quickly recovers to half guard. Ganz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gamarra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ganz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ganz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ganz is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamarra.
Ganz is trying to stand back up but Gamarra is controlling him
Gamarra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ganz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gamarra is pressing down on Ganz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganz is holding on for now. Ganz pushes Gamarra off looking to stand but Gamarra dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ganz closes the distance and clinches up with Gamarra, looking for a takedown. Ganz pushes Gamarra against the cage but Gamarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ganz stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamarra. Gamarra gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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. Gamarra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ganz as he jumps to the side. Gamarra fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganz is defended easily by Gamarra. Gamarra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ganz is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamarra.
Ganz has one foot on Gamarra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ganz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamarra tries to sprawl out of it but Ganz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gamarra fails with a takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardos Gamarra dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Gamarra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gamarra looks for a takedown but Ganz sprawls well. Ganz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gamarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gamarra wants it to stay on the feet. Ganz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamarra defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartolomeu Ganz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gamarra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ganz! Ganz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamarra patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Gamarra looking for the choke but no joy. Gamarra wants to control but Ganz is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gamarra looking for the choke but no joy. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Ganz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gamarra. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gamarra is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ganz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Gamarra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganz is controlling his hands well. Ganz wants to get back to his feet. Ricardos Gamarra has got the better of the ground game so far. Will Gamarra go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Gamarra looking for the choke from the back. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Gamarra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ganz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gamarra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganz is controlling his hands well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardos Gamarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Gamarra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely. Ganz with a lazy takedown attempt and Gamarra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ganz's guard. Gamarra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gamarra won't allow Ganz to get back to his feet. Gamarra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamarra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gamarra is standing up over Ganz. Ganz looks to escape but Gamarra dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gamarra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganz keeps working. Ganz wants to get back to his feet. Ganz is looking to get back to his feet here but Gamarra is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ganz's back. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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. Gamarra looking for the choke from the back. Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ganz is trying to stand back up. Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot. Ganz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gamarra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganz is controlling his hands well. Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Gamarra is persistently looking for the submission but Ganz is defending it well.
Gamarra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ganz wants to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Ricardos Gamarra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gamarra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardos Gamarra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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