PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bullocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Motherfucker. Bullocks has chosen New Age as his entrance music. Bullocks has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Harry Bullocks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gomez
vs
Bullocks

172 cm
40
241 lbs
31 - 37 - 0

195 cm
29
256 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 31 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bullocks!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bullocks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomez doesn't seem phased though.
Bullocks throws a nice head kick!

Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Bullocks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullocks is pressed up against the cage. Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullocks down to the mat. Bullocks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bullocks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gomez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bullocks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bullocks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullocks looks winded!
Bullocks tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.

Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullocks defends it well.

Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Bullocks wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullocks is looking to improve his position.

Bullocks is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomez.

Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullocks defends it well.
Gomez prevents Bullocks from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Bullocks is defending well.

Gomez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomez controlling the pace.

Gomez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullocks defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Bullocks is having none of it.
Bullocks is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomez from advancing position.
Gomez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bullocks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez trying to control but Bullocks is working from the bottom.
Bullocks wants to sweep but no luck.
Bullocks is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullocks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullocks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullocks looking to control.

Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bullocks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Bullocks in his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Bullocks tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Bullocks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bullocks's half guard.
Bullocks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Bullocks defends the submission attempt.

Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gomez is looking for a kimura but Bullocks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Gomez there.
Bullocks wants to get back to his feet.
Bullocks is breathing heavily.
Gomez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bullocks trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
Bullocks wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez prevents Bullocks from improving his position.
Bullocks keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomez is keen to just control but Bullocks is a slippery customer.

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.
Bullocks wants to get back to full guard.

Gomez is trying for a kimura here. Bullocks looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gomez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Gomez!
In his post fight interview, Franco Gomez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Harry Bullocks had this to say: 'Well, fuck me...'.