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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 2643 p4p, 5620 weight class) and Don Gotti (ranked 315 p4p, 545 weight class). Weecharangsan comes into the arena with Sarama blaring out of the sound system. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown.
Gotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown but no success here.
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gotti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weecharangsan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gotti is defending well.
Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weecharangsan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotti avoiding damage.
Gotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Weecharangsan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan has picked Gotti up - he's going for a ride! Weecharangsan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gotti trying to control here.
Weecharangsan seems to be working for a kimura but Gotti defends the submission attempt.
Weecharangsan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Gotti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gotti is staying active underneath Weecharangsan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weecharangsan is working away from the top position though.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet.
Weecharangsan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weecharangsan wants to free his trapped foot but Gotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weecharangsan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is looking for a sweep. Weecharangsan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weecharangsan.
Gotti looking for submissions off his back.
Weecharangsan is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weecharangsan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weecharangsan is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weecharangsan prevents Gotti from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weecharangsan drives through with a takedown into Gotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotti pushes Weecharangsan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Weecharangsan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gotti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weecharangsan wants to get back to full guard.
Weecharangsan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotti pulls his head out easily.
Weecharangsan is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotti is thwarting Weecharangsan's attempts to control the position.
Weecharangsan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Weecharangsan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Gotti 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weecharangsan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's time! Weecharangsan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weecharangsan wants to clinch
and Gotti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotti.
Gotti postures up in Weecharangsan's guard and throws a big left but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Weecharangsan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Weecharangsan working a defensive guard here.
Weecharangsan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weecharangsan is thwarting Gotti's attempts to control the position.
Gotti is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotti is just riding it out for now. Weecharangsan eventually gives up the hold.
Gotti gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti keeping full guard, as Weecharangsan tries to pass.
Weecharangsan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weecharangsan stopping the sweep attempt from Gotti.
Weecharangsan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotti is retaining full guard.
Gotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weecharangsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weecharangsan.
Gotti clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Gotti.
Gotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weecharangsan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan wants to escape the position.
Gotti looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Weecharangsan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Gotti!
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energy
A | B |
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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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