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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between charles xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, charles xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes misses with a low kick.
Gomes stuffs the takedown attempt from xavier. xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomes misses with a series of wild punches.
xavier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gomes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
xavier checks the leg kick nicely there.
xavier throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gomes.
xavier tries for a takedown but Gomes circles away easily
and Gomes counters by moving into the clinch.
Gomes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but xavier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. xavier is trying to keep an underhook but Gomes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomes tries to stand and escape but xavier is controlling the position.
xavier gets back to full guard.
Gomes tries to stand but xavier is controlling from the bottom.
xavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
xavier has gone for a leg lock! Gomes slips out almost immediately though and dives into xavier's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
xavier has a closed guard, preventing Gomes from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
xavier working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
xavier working a defensive guard here.
xavier pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes wants to get up but he can't break xavier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xavier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet xavier, not yet.
xavier is breathing heavily.
xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on xavier, up you get!
xavier misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for charles xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by xavier.
xavier tries to bum rush Gomes with a series of wild strikes but Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomes tries to clinch but xavier is having none of it.
Gomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of xavier's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
xavier with a poor takedown
and Gomes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps xavier thinking.
xavier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
xavier has his takedown stuffed
and xavier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
charles xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
xavier with a poor takedown
and Gomes counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Gomes misses.
Matheus Gomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
xavier slows down the pace here.
Gomes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. xavier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Gomes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
xavier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gomes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomes counters with a nice body shot.
xavier misses the body punch
and Gomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
xavier misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xavier fails with the takedown
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
xavier throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Gomes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down xavier rather than just go for the knockout.
Gomes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
xavier misses with a body punch
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomes with a jab.
xavier misses with a double jab.
Gomes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for charles xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes is trying to drag xavier to the mat but xavier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomes successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to get back to his feet but xavier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing xavier from controlling successfully.
xavier prevents Gomes from getting back to his feet.
xavier throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes 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.
xavier throws a combination that misses
and Gomes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
xavier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from xavier.
xavier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
xavier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by xavier.
xavier looks for a takedown but Gomes sprawls well.
xavier shoots and misses
and Gomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four 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.
xavier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomes counters with a three punch combo that has xavier backing up. xavier nods at Gomes to acknowledge the strikes.
xavier misses with a body shot
and Gomes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps xavier thinking.
xavier shoots and misses
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
xavier scores with a takedown into Gomes's guard.
xavier looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst xavier is controlling him.
xavier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and xavier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes throws a chopping leg kick but xavier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
xavier shoots and misses
and Gomes counters with a series of strikes. xavier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomes lands an overhand right.
xavier dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
xavier throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomes counters with a left and a right that stings xavier.
xavier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes lands a two punch combo.
xavier shoots and misses
and Gomes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
xavier prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes tries to score a body lock takedown but xavier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. xavier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
charles xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Gomes.
xavier pulls Gomes into guard.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now xavier is on top in guard.
xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on xavier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes decides to stand back up.
xavier swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
xavier just misses with a punch to the body.
xavier misses the body punch
and Gomes counters by clinching up.
xavier manages to break the clinch.
xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xavier throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Gomes throws a right and a left that xavier avoids nicely.
Gomes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. xavier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
xavier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Gomes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
xavier shoots for a takedown but Gomes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
xavier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomes circles away quickly and effectively.
xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
xavier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomes finds it's way round the side to connect with xavier's head.
charles xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
xavier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomes was covering up waiting for the punch and xavier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
xavier trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
xavier wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to charles xavier.
I think Gomes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Gomes!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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