PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Castro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castro Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by BJ Penn. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Castro Gomes
vs
Roberts

190 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Castro Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Castro Gomes rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Castro Gomes jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro Gomes wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Roberts.
Castro Gomes scores with a spinning back kick!
Castro Gomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jerome Castro Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Castro Gomes. Castro Gomes maintains the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro Gomes just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts is working for takedown but Castro Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts is pushing Castro Gomes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castro Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Castro Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Castro Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castro Gomes!
Castro Gomes defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Castro Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro Gomes is breathing heavily.
Castro Gomes shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro Gomes.

Roberts gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Castro Gomes holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Roberts stalling the fight.
Roberts avoiding damage as Castro Gomes throws knees to the body.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro Gomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roberts is trying to drag Castro Gomes to the mat but Castro Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro Gomes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Castro Gomes breaks from the clinch.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Roberts closes the distance and clinches.

Castro Gomes breaks the clinch.

Castro Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
Castro Gomes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro Gomes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro Gomes has double underhooks.

Castro Gomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro Gomes fails with the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castro Gomes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts feints a jab promting Castro Gomes to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Castro Gomes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Jerome Castro Gomes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Roberts dives in and grabs Castro Gomes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro Gomes pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Castro Gomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro Gomes pinned against the cage. Castro Gomes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castro Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Castro Gomes. Castro Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Castro Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Castro Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jerome Castro Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro Gomes is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Castro Gomes circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro Gomes shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castro Gomes backs up against the cage.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro Gomes tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro Gomes to the ground. Castro Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro Gomes tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro Gomes to the ground. Castro Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Castro Gomes rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Castro Gomes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position.

Castro Gomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Castro Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro Gomes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Castro Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts stops Castro Gomes from standing up.
Castro Gomes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Castro Gomes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro Gomes is retaining full guard.

Castro Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jerome Castro Gomes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro Gomes tries to clinch up.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Castro Gomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.

Roberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro Gomes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castro Gomes trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Castro Gomes wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Castro Gomes passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro Gomes prevents Roberts from standing back up.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Castro Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro Gomes controlling the action here.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Castro Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Castro Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro Gomes in particular looking to stall.

Castro Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castro Gomes.
Castro Gomes controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castro Gomes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roberts to get to his feet.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro Gomes tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro Gomes to the ground. Castro Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Roberts closes the distance and pushes Castro Gomes back into the cage.
Castro Gomes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Castro Gomes.

Castro Gomes breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jerome Castro Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Roberts.
Castro Gomes connects with an inside leg kick.

Castro Gomes rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Castro Gomes lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Richard Roberts has been cut.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Castro Gomes pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Castro Gomes working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Castro Gomes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Castro Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro Gomes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jerome Castro Gomes!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jerome Castro Gomes!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jerome Castro Gomes!

Jerome Castro Gomes wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jerome Castro Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.