PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and henry six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Something in your Mouth. Orlando Gomez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gomez
vs
six

170 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

150 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, henry six!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. six was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomez is fighting to break six's control of his arms but six is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that six 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
six looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
Gomez won't allow six to sweep him here.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but six is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now six is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but six is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
six keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
six is adopting a defensive guard.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
six manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
six distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
six is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomez is trying to control the position but six postures up.
six showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
six won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
six scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
six slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
six scoring with some ground and pound.
six stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
six controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
six working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
six postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
six missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
six is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
six advances to half guard.
six perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but six is controlling him
six with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, henry six just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez thows a body shot but no joy.
six throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts six as he jumps to the side.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

henry six dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

six tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. six defends it nicely.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by six.
six throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. six tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. six manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but six sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
six throws a predictable looking body shot

and Gomez moves into the clinch.
six is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
six has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
six has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but six is controlling the position.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
six fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez is trying to break free.
six has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
six tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually six drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Gomez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent six's takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to circle away but six has him pinned against the cage.
Gomez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from six.
six gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.

six jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
six is controlling Gomez's posture.
Gomez won't allow six to sweep him here.
six controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
six manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
six controls from within his opponent's guard.
six lands a couple of elbows.
six slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
six working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
six showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
six forces his way into half guard.
six performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, henry six just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from six.

six gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. six connects with a nice short shot to Gomez's temple.
six trying to control the pace.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
six content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

henry six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

six shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
six chips away with some ground and pound.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
six keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
six landing some decent shots from guard.
six has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
six passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. six is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but six scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if six is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. six lands a nice short elbow.
six lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomez is trying to stand up here but six is controlling him well.
six is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
six lands with a punch from half guard.
six controlling the action here.
Gomez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
six performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
six working Gomez over with strikes.
six content to control rather than advance.
Gomez has hold of six's hands but six slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
six is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. six lands a nice short elbow.
henry six is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
henry six has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
six controlling the action here.

Despite being in the dominant position, henry six just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.

six shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomez's guard.
six is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
six passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gomez being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
henry six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got six winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... henry six!