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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Slaap lekker!. Gegard Zaromskis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Gomi's chin.
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gegard Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaromskis which made him look bad.
Zaromskis rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Zaromskis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Zaromskis gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaromskis on the inside.
Zaromskis tries to work over Gomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomi tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaromskis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaromskis has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaromskis smiles and moves away.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaromskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Gomi is avoiding it.
Gomi is looking to clinch but Zaromskis is avoiding it.
Gomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaromskis.
A head kick by Zaromskis misses
and Gomi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaromskis circles away.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaromskis wants to slow Gomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaromskis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomi.
Zaromskis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomi back to the cage. Zaromskis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gomi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zaromskis is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Gomi seems content to control.
Gomi wants to pass to mount but Zaromskis is defending the position.
Zaromskis wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy.
Gomi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomi controlling the action here.
Zaromskis is trying to stand up here but Gomi is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws the kick towards the body but Gomi avoids it.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaromskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomi shoots in and bounces Zaromskis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaromskis holds on and takes a little breather.
Zaromskis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gomi passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaromskis is looking to control Gomi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaromskis avoid being mounted?
Gomi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets full guard.
Zaromskis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomi controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaromskis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaromskis keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Zaromskis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gegard Zaromskis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gomi tries to clinch but Zaromskis is having none of it.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gegard Zaromskis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaromskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Zaromskis gets caught napping as Gomi dives in and scores a takedown. Zaromskis manages to retain guard.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaromskis looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaromskis, not yet.
Zaromskis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenny Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomi stands and throws Zaromskis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi lands some shots froms side control.
Gomi working the body and head with strikes.
Zaromskis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gomi connects with a decent elbow.
Gomi wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Gomi landing a few strikes.
Gomi trying to control the position but Zaromskis is working away.
Gomi tries for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending well.
Zaromskis taking a bit of punishment here - Gomi scoring with strikes.
Gomi throws a strike aimed at the side of Zaromskis's head but Zaromskis avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaromskis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gomi 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.
Gomi is working Zaromskis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zaromskis wants to get back to his feet but Gomi drags him back down.
Zaromskis struggling a bit here.
Zaromskis is looking to reverse the position.
Zaromskis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomi is working Zaromskis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gomi cracks Zaromskis with a big right hand but Zaromskis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to reverse the position.
Gomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zaromskis is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Gomi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaromskis is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis taking a bit of punishment here - Gomi scoring with strikes.
Gomi is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.
Zaromskis wants to control but Gomi postures up.
Gomi wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Zaromskis is trying to control Gomi's posture but Gomi avoids it.
Zaromskis stops Gomi from passing to mount.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaromskis keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaromskis throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaromskis but Zaromskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Gomi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Zaromskis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaromskis - that will leave a mark!
Gomi tries to clinch there but Zaromskis circles away.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaromskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaromskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in and drives through. Zaromskis sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Zaromskis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis connects with a crisp jab.
Zaromskis throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis misses with an uppercut
and Gomi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Zaromskis's head but Zaromskis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaromskis scores with a punch to the head.
Zaromskis swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi tries to clinch up but Zaromskis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaromskis avoids it really well and circles away.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Gomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zaromskis sprawls well initially but Gomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zaromskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomi is pressing down on Zaromskis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaromskis is holding on for now.
Gomi with the ground and pound but Zaromskis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomi stops Zaromskis from standing up.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomi throws a strike but Zaromskis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zaromskis won't allow Gomi to sweep him here.
Gomi wants to improve his position but instead Zaromskis has moved into half guard.
Zaromskis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis postures up.
Gomi wants to improve his position but Zaromskis is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zaromskis there.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi gets back to full guard.
Gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaromskis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaromskis is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis tries to stand but Gomi is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Zaromskis really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaromskis misses with a body shot.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Zaromskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gomi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaromskis - the referee stops the clock and Gomi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaromskis. Gomi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gomi clinches up with Zaromskis and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaromskis lands a left hand.
Gomi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaromskis walks away with a smile on his face. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaromskis connects with an inside leg kick.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Zaromskis.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Zaromskis connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaromskis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis rushes Gomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaromskis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaromskis.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Zaromskis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Gomi.
Zaromskis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaromskis is keeping busy.
Zaromskis lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi is rocked!
Zaromskis misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaromskis lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Gomi is leaning against Zaromskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gomi fails to pull guard.
Gomi misses with the head strike.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaromskis to keep the fight standing.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Zaromskis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zaromskis scores with a nice strike.
Zaromskis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaromskis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaromskis lands an uppercut.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis lands a right hand.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Zaromskis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Gomi prevents a body shot from Zaromskis.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Zaromskis has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zaromskis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaromskis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi is looking for a takedown.
Zaromskis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaromskis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis working aggressively here.
Zaromskis presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomi pulls guard successfully.
Gomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaromskis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaromskis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaromskis is working Gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaromskis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaromskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaromskis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaromskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Zaromskis dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zaromskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomi if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaromskis throws a series of punches but Gomi avoids them all with ease.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis looks to land a body kick but Gomi moved away.
Zaromskis throws a left and a right that both miss
so Gomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zaromskis working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
Zaromskis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
Zaromskis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomi advances position into side control!
Gomi tries to score with some ground and pound. Zaromskis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Gomi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zaromskis can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomi wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Zaromskis wants to control but Gomi postures up.
Gomi swings around for an armbar but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gomi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaromskis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomi is on top in guard.
Gomi won't allow Zaromskis to get back to his feet.
Gomi looking to sit in guard and control but Zaromskis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomi is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaromskis is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Zaromskis dodges the ground and pound from Gomi.
Gomi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gegard Zaromskis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zaromskis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zaromskis gets back to half guard.
Zaromskis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomi is working for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaromskis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gomi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zaromskis!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaromskis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Zaromskis!
Gegard Zaromskis is the new lightweight champion!
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