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Pitbull I PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ground Thumper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotch's waist but Gotch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thumper off to one side.
Thumper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumper (2) vs (0) Gotch
Gotch is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumper is looking to stall here but Gotch recovers full guard.
Thumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumper looking to pass the guard.
Gotch pulls Thumper in close to his closed guard and prevents Thumper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thumper looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumper (2) vs (2) Gotch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thumper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thumper tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumper wants to hit a sweep here but Gotch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumper there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumper (2) vs (5) Gotch
Gotch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumper has given up his back. Will we see Gotch going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumper (2) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch controlling the position well here. Thumper rolled but Gotch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is hanging on to Thumper's back as he tries to escape.
Gotch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thumper tries to roll but Gotch sticks to his back.
What can Thumper do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thumper tries to escape but Gotch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gotch is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Thumper with him. Thumper is trying to defend but Gotch has an arm under the chin now! Thumper grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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