PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bogard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gomes
vs
Bogard

185 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henrique Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bogard!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomes clinches up against the cage.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bogard wants the takedown. Gomes is fighting it off but Bogard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomes's guard against the cage.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogard wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Bogard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bogard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bogard.
Bogard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gomes clinches with his opponent.
Gomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bogard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bogard prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrique Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gomes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bogard is trying to keep an underhook but Gomes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Bogard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bogard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gomes wants to get back to his feet.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Bogard manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bogard is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bogard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Gomes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bogard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gomes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bogard staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bogard tries to advance to mount but Gomes denies him.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes is letting Bogard control him for a moment.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Bogard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bogard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bogard slows the pace down in half guard.
Bogard wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bogard trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard trying to control the pace.
Gomes is trying to stand up here but Bogard is controlling him well.
Bogard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomes won't allow Bogard to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomes but Gomes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomes as he avoids it easily.
Bogard shoots in but no luck this time.
Henrique Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Bogard.
Gomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomes misses the jab.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogard is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Bogard circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogard tries for a takedown but Gomes circles away easily

and Gomes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomes.
Bogard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomes is trying to drag Bogard to the mat but Bogard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gomes manages to pull guard.
Bogard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Bogard from controlling successfully.
Gomes is trying to keep Bogard in close.

Gomes has his foot on Bogard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogard works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bogard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bogard controlling the action here.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Bogard controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Bogard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bogard has his takedown stuffed

and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
Bogard is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Bogard struggling a bit here.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Bogard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bogard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gomes.
Bogard tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Bogard instead regains half guard.
Bogard tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Gomes moves into the clinch.
Bogard tries for a takedown but Gomes manages to get underhooks.

Gomes jumps into guard, dragging Bogard to the mat.
Bogard 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.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Bogard controlling him for the moment.
Gomes working a defensive guard but Bogard passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bogard seems content to control.
Gomes is trying to stand up here but Bogard is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bogard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bogard trying to control the pace.
Gomes is not content to let Bogard control the position.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Bogard is controlling well.
Bogard controlling the pace.

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.
Henrique Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Bogard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Bogard!