PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes into the arena with Octopus's garden blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Star
vs
Gomez

162 cm
33
143 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

180 cm
29
152 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Star as he jumps to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat.
Star on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomez cracks Star with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Star looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Star gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Star has Gomez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Star misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez avoiding damage as Star throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez ducks right into an uppercut from Star.

Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Star throws a combination that misses
and Gomez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Star thinking.

Gomez lands a big head kick that sends Star tumbling to the mat! Gomez takes a step backwards and waves Star back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gomez dives in for a single leg takedown but Star sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Star misses the target.

Star moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Star.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
We've been informed that Gomez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.

Gomez breaks the clinch.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Star takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Star's knee but Star avoids it well.

Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Gomez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Star.

Gomez jumps guard and drags Star to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Star throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Star is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Star drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomez dives on top into guard.

Star throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Star is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomez defends well.
Star trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.

Star is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Star had control of the position.

That's four 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.
Star trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Gomez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Star's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Star goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Star misses with a knee strike.
Gomez has Star pressed against the cage.
Star throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspar Gomez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Star.
Gomez jabs at Star's body.

Star drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Star from controlling successfully.
Star is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Star with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Star chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Star stops Gomez from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Gomez rushes Star and presses him up against the cage.
Gomez blocks an elbow strike.
Gomez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Star changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gomez pushes Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Star looking to throw knees to the head but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Star tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez is looking to break free of the clinch but Star has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez wants to take the fight to the mat but Star manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Star can't get the takedown.
Star throws a head punch that misses.
Star misses with a hook to the ribs.
Star tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Star tries a knee to the head but Gomez blocks it.
Star misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gomez clinches up with Star and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Star has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Star obliges.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Star goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Gomez.
Star is looking for a takedown.
Star goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Star moves into the clinch.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Star throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Star.
Gomez can't break the clinch.
Gomez is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
Star is stalling here.
Star tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Gomez breaks the clinch.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
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!

Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Star is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaspar Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Star. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Gomez.

Gomez has managed to clinch.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Star.

Star gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Star tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Star back against the cage.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Gomez rushes Star and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaspar Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez moves into the clinch.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.

Gomez clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gomez.
Gomez wants to break free but Star has control.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Star is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to circle away but Star has him pinned against the cage.
Star tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Star is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Star is looking to take this one to the mat.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Gomez clinches with his opponent.

Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez misses with the combination.
Bingo Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez pushes Star up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Star fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.

Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Star, pushing him back against the cage.
Star tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Star is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gomez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Star gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Star tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
Gomez stalling in the clinch but Star improves position.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaspar Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Star.
Gomez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Gomez closes the distance and pushes Star back into the cage.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Star tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Star back against the cage.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gomez darts in and clinches Star up against the cage.
Star is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Star blocks it with crossed arms.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Star, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomez avoiding damage as Star throws knees to the body.
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!
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.

Star gets control of Gomez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Star will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Star escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gaspar Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bingo Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Star gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaspar Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspar Gomez!
After the big win, Gaspar Gomez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 8$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.