PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gomez (ranked 3248 p4p, 361 weight class) and Justin Graham (ranked 4353 p4p, 435 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gomez
vs
Graham

180 cm
26
164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Graham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eddie Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez dives in and grabs Graham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graham stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.
Graham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graham counters with a left to the body.

Gomez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graham quickly recovers to half guard.

Gomez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.

Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Graham's guard.
Graham is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Graham wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Graham's guard.
Graham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Graham wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gomez looking for submissions off his back.

Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Graham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Graham drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Graham defends easily.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well.
Graham trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.

Gomez working for a triangle but Graham defends it easily.

Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Graham has picked Gomez up and slammed him! Gomez can't keep hold of the triangle and Graham manages to pass to side control!
Graham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham controlling the position.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four 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 working hard here to advance position.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gomez some visible discomfort.
Graham trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.
Graham controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gomez with a poor takedown
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Graham. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Gomez with a poor takedown

so Graham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Graham is posturing up here but Gomez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Graham tries to roll out but it's too tight and Graham has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Gomez!