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Pitbull V 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gotch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Gotch ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson with the counter takedown but Gotch avoids it easily.
Gotch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Robertson
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson wants to hit a sweep here but Gotch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robertson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Robertson
Gotch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to improve his position but instead Gotch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (8) vs (0) Robertson
Gotch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Robertson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is really stuck here.
Gotch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robertson breaks Gotch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (2) Robertson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotch is adopting a defensive guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch has Robertson pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotch.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is fighting to break Gotch's control of his arms but Gotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is pulling down on Robertson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertson, at least for the moment.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stands and throws Gotch's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (8) vs (5) Robertson
Gotch regains half guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotch is in trouble now - Robertson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (8) vs (8) Robertson
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gotch turns into him and now he's in Robertson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (10) vs (8) Robertson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gotch won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (10) vs (10) Robertson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch managing to control the position.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (12) vs (10) Robertson
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Lou Gotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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