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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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180 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez avoids the body shot from Slice.
Jimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Slice shoots in.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Slice.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Slice.
Slice lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Slice with that takedown attempt.
Slice thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
Gomez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Slice leaves Gomez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slice decides to stand and escape the position.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slice is looking to stand up but Gomez won't let him.
Slice stands up and waves to Gomez to follow him.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice lands a jab to the nose.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slice closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the cage.
Slice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Marco Gomez has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Slice.
Gomez is trying to drag Slice to the mat but Slice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez has Slice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gomez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Gomez's cut.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
Slice cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves into the clinch.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomezs head.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Slice breaks the clinch.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomez to the ground. Slice is now in Gomez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice gets to his feet - Gomez follows without any prompting.
A shot to the liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Jimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slice wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Slice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slice defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Slice stands and steps away. Gomez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Slice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slice shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Slice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez tries to sprawl but Slice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Slice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slice escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Gomez's cut.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slice gets a clinch.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slice presses Gomez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice jabs at Gomez's body.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Slice shoots in.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Slice.
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomez takes a shot to the head.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Slice cracks Gomez with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Slice.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
Slice tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Slice tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice throws a shot to the body.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the cage.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slice counters with a shoot takedown. Gomez fights it but they end up in guard.
Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slice dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slice wants to stand but Gomez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gomez is working an open guard so Slice takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slice!
Gomez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Slice is on top in guard.
Jimbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice gets to his feet. Gomez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marco Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slice 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Slice!
After the big win, Jimbo Slice made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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