PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Kobayashi has chosen HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme as his entrance music. Hiro Kobayashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gomez
vs
Kobayashi

170 cm
28
164 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

177 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Legal High's [CBK]

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kobayashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kobayashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez won't allow Kobayashi to get back to his feet.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kobayashi is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hiro Kobayashi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Kobayashi, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Kobayashi against the cage but Kobayashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kobayashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Kobayashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kobayashi lands a right hook to the body.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobayashi moves away.
Kobayashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kobayashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.

Kobayashi closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobayashi stalling.
Kobayashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobayashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomez up against the cage.
Kobayashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.
Kobayashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Kobayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Kobayashi.
A short uppercut from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kobayashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kobayashi prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobayashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kobayashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kobayashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Kobayashi wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobayashi is leaning against Gomez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kobayashi cracks Gomez with a nice body shot.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kobayashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
A short left from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kobayashi gets control of Gomez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kobayashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.
Gomez passes Kobayashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.

Gomez is looking for a kimura but Kobayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.

Kobayashi kicks Gomez off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez throws a hook but Kobayashi avoids it easily.

Gomez gets caught flat footed, as Kobayashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully.
Kobayashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobayashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kobayashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kobayashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobayashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi connects with a couple of short punches.

Kobayashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Kobayashi dominated that round.
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.

Gomez has his takedown stuffed

and Kobayashi counters by clinching up.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobayashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.

Kobayashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobayashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Kobayashi keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Kobayashi - that landed with a thud.
Kobayashi has Gomez pressed against the cage, preventing Gomez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomez tries to break free but Kobayashi pushes him back against the cage.
Kobayashi just leaning against Gomez, taking a breather.
Kobayashi has Gomez pressed against the cage, preventing Gomez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kobayashi pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kobayashi fails to land.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Gomez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi lands a right hand.
Kobayashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobayashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gomez wants to break free but Kobayashi has control.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Kobayashi.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Kobayashi manages to get underhooks.
Gomez has Kobayashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kobayashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobayashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobayashi pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kobayashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kobayashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kobayashi smiles and moves away.
Kobayashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Kobayashi catches Gomez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Kobayashi to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kobayashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gomez working for a triangle but Kobayashi defends it easily.

Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobayashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kobayashi trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kobayashi works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Kobayashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kobayashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez stops Kobayashi from standing up.
Kobayashi wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobayashi has wrist control.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Kobayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez prevents Kobayashi from getting back to his feet.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Kobayashi keeps moving.
Gomez won't allow Kobayashi to get back to his feet.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobayashi is keeping the position for now.

Kobayashi kicks Gomez off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Kobayashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gomez with a poor takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kobayashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kobayashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kobayashi counters by clinching up.
Kobayashi is pressed up against the cage. Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kobayashi down to the mat. Kobayashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kobayashi counter with a right hand.
Kobayashi throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobayashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kobayashi lands with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for a sweep.
Gomez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gomez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kobayashi cracks Gomez with a big right hand but Gomez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kobayashi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kobayashi connects with a decent elbow.
Kobayashi is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kobayashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomez is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kobayashi connects with a decent elbow.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kobayashi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gomez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kobayashi connects with a decent elbow.
Gomez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kobayashi kicks off Gomez and gets to his feet.
Gomez checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kobayashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kobayashi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kobayashi.
Gomez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kobayashi has Gomez pressed against the cage.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez wants to get back to striking at distance but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Kobayashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kobayashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kobayashi is working Gomez over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobayashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Kobayashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobayashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobayashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Kobayashi lands a right hand.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kobayashi smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a straight right hand.

Kobayashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Kobayashi.
Gomez being controlled against the cage.
Kobayashi lands a left hand.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
Gomez tries to break free but Kobayashi pushes him back against the cage.

Kobayashi successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez throws a strike but Kobayashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kobayashi postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Kobayashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobayashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Kobayashi!