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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Garcia (ranked 3327 p4p, 397 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 2850 p4p, 356 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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173 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Gomi slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Gomi's shoulder, as Gomi tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Gomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gomi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Garcia trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
Gomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Garcia frees his head nicely. Oh but Gomi has switched to an armbar! Garcia is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Takanori Gomi!
Takanori Gomi 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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FIGHT
RATING
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