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CFC Tokyo 13 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 42 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 15 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gotch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Gotch
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.
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.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Gotch being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov pulls Gotch in close to his closed guard and prevents Gotch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gotch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gotch trying to control the pace.
Magomedov is pressing down on Gotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling Gotch's posture.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Gotch is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov pulls Gotch in close to prevent any damage.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard.
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!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotch pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Gotch
Gotch controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gotch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gotch keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotch has a good base and remains in mount.
Gotch controlling from the full 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gotch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Gotch is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Magomedov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Magomedov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Gotch
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gotch looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Gotch has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch wins on points by 8 to 5.
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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