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742 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 47 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gotch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
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.
Chai has control of Gotch's left arm, preventing Gotch from doing any damage.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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 one minute gone in the round.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is trying to control the position but Gotch postures up.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
Gotch 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.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Gotch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gotch advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gotch
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gotch controls the position.
Chai wants to control but Gotch postures up.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Gotch stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Gotch just content to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Gotch takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is continuing to stall.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Gotch taking a breather here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Gotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gotch controlling the position.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Gotch dominates the positioning.
Chai struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gotch trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gotch controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai regains half guard.
Gotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Gotch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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