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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 1843 p4p, 248 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 1142 p4p, 162 weight class). Guido Gloom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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192 cm
33
222 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
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200 cm
31
215 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gloom leaves Dassler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gloom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gloom wants it to stay on the feet. Gloom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dassler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gloom is in Dassler's guard. Gloom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gloom has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted. Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gloom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily. Gloom pushing down on Dassler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dassler won't allow Gloom to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gloom drops an elbow to the side of Dassler's head. Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dassler tries to get to full guard but Gloom has control of the leg. Gloom wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler gets full guard. Gloom won't allow Dassler to sweep him here. Gloom throws a big right hand that misses. Gloom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gloom passes Dassler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gloom prevents Dassler from improving his position. Gloom is working for a kimura but Dassler is defending it quite comfortably.
Gloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dassler actively working from the bottom here. Gloom looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working. Gloom is working for a kimura but Dassler is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is refusing to be controlled, as Gloom sits in half guard. Gloom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dassler is trying to get back to full guard. Dassler actively working from the bottom here. Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gloom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gloom works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gloom punishing his opponent with strikes. Gloom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dassler is looking to escape. Gloom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dassler can't escape the position.
Dassler is squirming around, avoiding Gloom's attempts to control the action. Dassler tries to reverse the position but Gloom maintains control. Gloom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Gloom takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gloom trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dassler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dassler avoids the strikes from Gloom. Gloom is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dassler is defending well though. Gloom let's go of the attempt for now. Gloom trying to control momentarily.
Dassler is in bad spot here.
Dassler breaks Gloom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dassler throws a big right hand that misses. Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dassler is looking to work some ground and pound but Gloom has wrist control. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Gloom wants to sweep but no luck. Gloom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Gloom dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Gloom shows good takedown defense. Dassler drives through with a takedown into Gloom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Dassler chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dassler passes into half guard. Gloom actively working from the bottom here. Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Gloom is defending well.
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gloom sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gloom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dassler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dassler's back! Gloom is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dassler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Dassler is really stuck here.
Gloom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Dassler is still trying to improve position. Gloom misses with punches from the back. Gloom controlling well, preventing Dassler from escaping the position.
Gloom doesn't have the hooks in and Dassler manages to turn into his guard.
Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dassler passes into half guard. Dassler is looking to advance position but Gloom won't allow it. Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gloom defends it well. Dassler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dassler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gloom trying to control from the bottom.
Gloom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dassler scores with a couple of nice shots. Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gloom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Gloom manages to get to full guard.
Gloom is controlling Dassler's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dassler won't allow Gloom to sweep him here. Gloom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily. Dassler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gloom wants to pass the guard but Dassler is defending well. Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily. Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gloom in particular looking to stall. Gloom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dassler's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gloom working the head and body with strikes. Gloom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dassler! Gloom lands a big shot there that rocks Dassler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut. Gloom trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gloom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gloom punching from mount but Dassler doing a good job of avoiding damage. Gloom lands a big elbow. Gloom looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gloom throws some wild stikes that Dassler manages to avoid easily.
Gloom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gloom moves to take his opponent's back. Gloom keeps control of the position easily here as Dassler tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Gloom dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gloom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gloom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away. Dassler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gloom defends it well. The fighters circling - Gloom throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dassler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dassler there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Rudi Dassler's cut even more. Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gloom.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dassler moves into range and clinches up with Gloom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gloom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gloom pulls guard successfully.
Gloom wants to sweep here but Dassler controlling him for the moment. Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gloom is trying to keep Dassler in close.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses. Gloom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dassler's guard.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily. Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gloom trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom. Dassler being controlled here, momentarily. Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gloom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dassler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gloom manages to get himself to full guard.
Gloom wants to sweep but no luck. Gloom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dassler defends well. Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gloom wants to sweep here but Dassler controlling him for the moment. Gloom looking to control.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dassler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dassler has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gloom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Gloom in his guard.
Guido Gloom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dassler working for a triangle but Gloom defends it easily.
Gloom throwing strikes but missing. Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gloom defends well. Dassler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gloom's guard. Gloom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Gloom stands up over Dassler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gloom sitting in guard, not really doing much. Dassler has his foot on Gloom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gloom works his way back into a safe position though. Gloom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dassler has his foot on Gloom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gloom works his way back into a safe position though. Dassler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gloom. Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gloom 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily. Gloom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dassler's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Guido Gloom showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gloom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guido Gloom! Guido Gloom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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