PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo FINITO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

FINITO
vs
Gomez

166 cm
19
148 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo FINITO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gomez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gomez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Gomez wants to finish this one by submission but FINITO is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gomez.
Gomez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Gomez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and FINITO is now in Gomez's guard. A big mistake from Gomez there, giving up the dominant position!

Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead FINITO passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but FINITO is very close to passing his half guard.

Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
FINITO works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
FINITO throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
FINITO punching from mount but Gomez doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gomez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as FINITO sits in half guard.

Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from FINITO.

Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
FINITO knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
FINITO prevents Gomez from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to hold on to FINITO's head to control him but FINITO postures up.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. FINITO is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FINITO missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good shot there by FINITO.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. FINITO sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
FINITO misses with a few strikes there.
FINITO throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.

It looks like Hercules Gomez has been cut.
Gomez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FINITO pinned against the cage. FINITO gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FINITO looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FINITO is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, FINITO circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo FINITO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hercules Gomez.
Gomez looks gassed!
FINITO throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
FINITO scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Gomez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for FINITO!
Gomez trying to control but FINITO is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control FINITO kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Gomez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo FINITO will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hercules Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

FINITO misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Ricardo FINITO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gomez scores a takedown into full mount!

Gomez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FINITO is surviving well by controlling Gomez's body position as best he can.

Gomez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now FINITO is on top in guard.
FINITO stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FINITO wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
FINITO has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gomez looking for a guillotine here but FINITO defends easily.
FINITO trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. FINITO gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
FINITO pushes down on Gomez's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FINITO missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
FINITO prevents Gomez from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
FINITO wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gomez looks for a takedown but FINITO sprawls well.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
FINITO with a nice cross.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. FINITO tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag FINITO to the ground. FINITO escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricardo FINITO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hercules Gomez.
FINITO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomez doesn't seem bothered though.
FINITO takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
FINITO thows a body shot but no joy.
FINITO throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - FINITO throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FINITO throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
FINITO misses with a looping left.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but FINITO shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
FINITO thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with FINITO, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes FINITO against the cage but FINITO circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FINITO swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FINITO lands a slapping body shot.
FINITO misses with a looping right.
Hercules Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FINITO defends it nicely.
FINITO throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FINITO lands a body shot.
FINITO uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo FINITO dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Gomez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

FINITO looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
FINITO misses with an uppercut.
FINITO throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
FINITO throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FINITO scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
FINITO misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

FINITO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a strike but FINITO rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing FINITO from controlling successfully.

Gomez looking for a guillotine here but FINITO defends easily.

Gomez working for a triangle but FINITO defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing FINITO from controlling successfully.
Gomez seems keen to control FINITO's posture.

Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing FINITO from controlling successfully.
FINITO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.

Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gomez has an active guard here but FINITO has managed to pass into half guard.
Hercules Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
FINITO throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ricardo FINITO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

FINITO is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from FINITO.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FINITO not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but FINITO pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think FINITO has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo FINITO!