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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Gotch (ranked 1661 p4p, 1438 weight class) and Rufino Gracie (ranked 121 p4p, 108 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 cm 32 145 14 - 9 - 2 |
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165 cm 26 135 9 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Good wrestler Excellent boxer Fast |
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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 14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Gotch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufino Gracie! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gotch blocks a jab. Gotch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. Gotch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Gotch fights it but they end up in guard. Gotch controlling Gracie's posture.
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gotch controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie forces his way into half guard. Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gotch defends it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard. Gotch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gotch has locked up a guillotine! Gotch's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Gotch must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gotch gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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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mgr
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RATING
38% |
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