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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 7309 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Gilmour (ranked 2868 p4p, 321 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Gilmour!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby avoids a kick to the body.
Bobby blocks a head kick by Gilmour.
Bobby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gilmour swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Gilmour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmour misses with a low kick.
Gilmour throws a head kick that misses
and Bobby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gilmour throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gilmour throws a leg kick but Bobby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmour misses with a hook
and Bobby counters with a shoot takedown. Gilmour fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gilmour holds on and takes a little breather.
Gilmour looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmour is looking to regain half guard here but Bobby keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but Gilmour is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gilmour struggling a bit here.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but Gilmour is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gilmour to see if he's OK.
Gilmour is looking for a sweep.
Bobby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gilmour is trying to control Bobby's posture but Bobby avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bobby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gilmour is trying to control Bobby's posture but Bobby avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmour is looking to reverse the position.
Gilmour keeps trying to improve his position.
Gilmour keeps Bobby under control for a moment.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but Gilmour is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilmour tries to buck Bobby off but Bobby is having none of it.
Gilmour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour holding on.
Gilmour tries to buck Bobby off but Bobby is having none of it.
Gilmour gets back to half guard.
Gilmour looking for submissions off his back.
Gilmour controlling the position for now.
Bobby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gilmour can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmour is looking for a sweep. Bobby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilmour has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gilmour moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gilmour has his foot on Bobby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby works his way back into a safe position though.
Gilmour keeping full guard, as Bobby tries to pass.
Bobby pushing down on Gilmour's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmour is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that round.
That's time! Bobby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bobby avoids the head kick by Gilmour.
Bobby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bobby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gilmour is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.
Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilmour has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Gilmour's legs - danger averted.
Bobby wants to stand but Gilmour has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bobby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmour looking to control.
Gilmour has his foot on Bobby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmour escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilmour is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gilmour throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bobby uses it to pass to side control.
Bobby decides to stand back up.
Gilmour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobby tries to counter with a takedown but Gilmour is quick to defend against it.
Gilmour closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bobby quickly recovers to half guard.
Bobby has one foot on Gilmour's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gilmour is breathing heavily.
Bobby gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmour is not content to let Bobby control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bobby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gilmour, who protects the arm well.
Bobby working the ground and pound.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but Gilmour is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby is really struggling to control Gilmour but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gilmour tries to buck Bobby off but Bobby is having none of it.
Gilmour is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour is looking to control Bobby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilmour avoid being mounted?
Bobby thows a huge punch but Gilmour dodges it nicely.
Bobby is keen to just control but Gilmour is a slippery customer.
Gilmour keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ricky Bobby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobby wants to control but Gilmour is keeping him busy.
Gilmour tries to roll over but Bobby keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gilmour manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gilmour is adopting a defensive guard.
Gilmour has his foot on Bobby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gilmour is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gilmour wants to sweep here but Bobby controlling him for the moment.
Gilmour is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gilmour pulls Bobby in close to prevent any damage.
Bobby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmour is looking for a triangle but Bobby pushes his legs off easily.
Gilmour looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gilmour throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bobby was covering up waiting for the punch and Gilmour finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilmour accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilmour lands a couple of digs.
Gilmour in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing Gilmour from controlling successfully.
Gilmour stays in close to Bobby's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmour tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobby is retaining full guard.
Bobby working a defensive guard here.
Gilmour scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmour is in close to Bobby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilmour is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bobby trying to keep a closed guard but Gilmour is proving a slippery customer.
Gilmour works over Bobby with some ground and pound from guard.
Bobby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gilmour chips away with some ground and pound.
Bobby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmour is in close to Bobby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilmour is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Gilmour keeps moving.
Gilmour can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobby controls the pace.
Gilmour controlling the position.
Bobby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmour can do to turn this around?
Bobby tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilmour is retaining full guard.
Bobby preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilmour not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilmour looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bobby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roland Gilmour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmour looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobby looking to pass the guard.
Gilmour looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gilmour is pulling down on Bobby's head to control his posture.
Gilmour escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilmour is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobby is aware though and is defending well.
Bobby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gilmour is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gilmour can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmour trying to get back to full guard but Bobby takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ricky Bobby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobby wants to control the pace but Gilmour is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Gilmour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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