PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Jovani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovani has chosen Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gomi
vs
Jovani

178 cm
22
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

177 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Jovani!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomi counters with a body kick.
Donk. Gomi catches Jovani right on the button with a cross.
Jovani lands with a shot to the body.
Jovani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomi to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and Jovani moves out of range easily.
Jovani throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
A head kick by Jovani misses
and Gomi counters with a nice body kick.
Jovani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jovani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomi. That did some damage!
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Cesar Jovani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomi counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Jovani.
Jovani looks gassed!
Gomi throws a right hand that Jovani ducks under and follows up with a left that Jovani also avoids with ease.
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi counters with a head kick. That will keep Jovani thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Jovani misses
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Jovani avoids nicely.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Jovani ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jovani counters with a good low kick that Gomi was not able to check.
Jovani moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomi feints a jab promting Jovani to slip. Gomi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jovani slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovani sizes up Gomi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick by Jovani misses
and Gomi counters with an inside leg kick.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.
Jovani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jovani counters with a head kick. That will keep Gomi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovani scores with a hook.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses.
Jovani slips a jab from Gomi.
Jovani lands a jab.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomi counters with a head kick. That will keep Jovani thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gomi throws a series of punches but Jovani moves out of range.
Jovani scoring well with a low kick there.
Jovani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovani misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Jovani is predictable there
and Gomi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a right hand to the body.
Jovani misses with a head kick.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick by Jovani misses
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Jovani backing up. Jovani nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jovani's knee momentarily.
Gomi keeps Jovani at a distance using the push kick.
Jovani tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi counters with a nice leg kick.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Jovani delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovani cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Jovani throws a head kick that Gomi semi-blocks.
Gomi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Jovani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jovani moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovani throws the kick towards the body but Gomi avoids it.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomi misses with a hook
and Jovani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jovani misses.
Jovani throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovani looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Jovani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cesar Jovani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi throws a sloppy body shot
and Jovani counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovani lands a body shot.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Jovani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovani throws a leg kick
and Gomi counters with a left and a right that stings Jovani.
Jovani throws a body kick that misses.
Jovani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovani.
A head kick by Jovani misses
and Gomi counters with a big head kick but Jovani shrugs it off.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Jovani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jovani.
Jovani scores with a nice head shot.
Jovani cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jovani looks to land a body kick but Gomi moved away.

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.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gomi. Those never looked like landing.
Jovani looks to land a body kick but Gomi moved away.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Jovani.
Gomi lands a jab-cross combination.
Jovani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a nice body kick.
Gomi misses with a body punch
and Jovani counters with a nice leg kick.
Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomi swings for the body but Jovani moves out of range.
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Jovani.
Jovani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovani misses with a leg kick
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jovani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovani manages to avoid it.
Jovani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovani was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jovani counters with a head kick. That will keep Gomi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jovani scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomi lands with a nice body kick.
Jovani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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.
Jovani avoids a kick to the body.
Jovani misses with a head kick.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Gomi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jovani counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi misses with a leg kick
and Jovani counters with a solid body kick.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a big head kick but Jovani shrugs it off.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jovani is just out of range.
Jovani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Gomi slips a straight right by Jovani.
Gomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jovani can pounce on him.
Gomi scores with a one two! Jovani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Jovani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Jovani avoids them all with ease.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomi.
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovani throws a head kick that Gomi semi-blocks.
Gomi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jovani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jovani counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi defending well as Jovani loads up on a big left hand.
Jovani misses with a head kick.
Jovani slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Jovani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Gomi misses
and Jovani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomi thinking.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi blocks the body kick.
A head kick from Gomi lands but Jovani takes it in his stride.
Jovani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gomi.
Jovani lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Jovani misses with a head kick.
Gomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jovani finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomi's head.

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.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jovani circles away quickly and effectively.
Jovani throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi counters with a two punch combo.
Gomi takes a swing at Jovani's ribcage but misses.
Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jovani misses with a left hand
and Gomi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Jovani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jovani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jovani lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.
Jovani throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Jovani misses
and Gomi counters with a big head kick but Jovani shrugs it off.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jovani counters with a head kick.
Jovani throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
Jovani avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Gomi lands a head kick!
Jovani lands with a kick to the temple. Gomi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jovani throws a lazy head kick
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Jovani moves away and avoids it.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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.
Jovani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jovani throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jovani's calf.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takanori Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovani misses with a kick to the body
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jovani tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi cracks Jovani with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takanori Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesar Jovani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Jovani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jovani 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Jovani!