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Event:
KOFC 29 - Crusher vs Superboy
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pickens swivels and escapes.
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
Pickens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gomez tries to clinch but Pickens is having none of it.
Pickens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Pickens misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Pickens against the cage.
#BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomez has Pickens pressed against the cage.
Pickens misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Salva Gomez.
Pickens punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gomez clinches.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Pickens misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez has Pickens pushed against the cage.#TD#
Gomez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pickens uses from the top position.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Pickens tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez controls Pickens momentarily but Pickens frees himself.
Pickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pickens tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Pickens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pickens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard. #T3#
Pickens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as Pickens sits in half guard.
Pickens misses with a head shot. Gomez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Pickens slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickens keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass. #T4#
Gomez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pickens's guard.
Gomez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pickens trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez looking to ground and pound but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Pickens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gomez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Salva Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Pickens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pickens cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Slim Pickens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez closes the distance but Pickens moves to the side
and Pickens counters with a two punch combo.
Pickens throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pickens manages to circle out of the way.
Pickens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens keeps the fight on the outside.
Pickens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez tries to counter by clinching up but Pickens breaks away and moves out of range.
Pickens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez closes the distance but Pickens moves to the side
and Pickens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A left and a right from Pickens both land. Nice combination.
Pickens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez is looking to counter the offense by Pickens and move into the clinch.
Slim Pickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez throws a jab when Pickens was well out of range.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Gomez darts in and clinches Pickens up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickens.
Pickens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Gomez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Pickens manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gomez.
Gomez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Pickens digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Pickens controls the action.
#TD#
Gomez manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Pickens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pickens trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Pickens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pickens trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez looking to control but Pickens passes into half guard.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pickens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pickens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez controls Pickens momentarily but Pickens frees himself.
Pickens wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Pickens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Pickens wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Pickens 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pickens throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pickens walks away with a smile on his face. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pickens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pickens swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Pickens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Pickens in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gomez pulls guard effortlessly.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pickens is not content to let Gomez control the position.#T1#
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pickens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomez throwing shots but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Gomez is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Pickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gomez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez is keen to just control but Pickens is a slippery customer.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pickens's head.
Gomez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gomez is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Pickens looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Jab from Pickens.
Pickens throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pickens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pickens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pickens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickens looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pickens.
Gomez tries to clinch but Pickens moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pickens! But no joy.#T4#
Pickens swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Pickens lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Pickens tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Pickens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pickens.#CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Pickens against the cage.
#TD#
Gomez manages to pull guard.
Pickens stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Pickens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pickens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Pickens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pickens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Pickens!
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Event:
KOFC 23 - Rackham vs Murphy
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomez tries to clinch up but Blumgart circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Blumgart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blumgart as he jumps to the side.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Blumgart keeps it at a distance.
Gomez scores with a jab.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Blumgart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Blumgart circles away.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blumgart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blumgart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Blumgart.#T1#
Gomez wants to clinch up but Blumgart keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Blumgart misses with a body punch.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blumgart taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blumgart can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Blumgart controls his hands.
Blumgart misses with a body punch.
Gomez trying to stall but Blumgart improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Blumgart.
A shot in the inside from Blumgart. #TD#
Gomez pulls Blumgart into guard.
#T2#
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Blumgart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez is really struggling to control Blumgart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blumgart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blumgart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blumgart pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
Blumgart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez trying to control but Blumgart is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blumgart pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blumgart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blumgart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blumgart can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Blumgart is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blumgart managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blumgart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Blumgart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blumgart counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blumgart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horatio Blumgart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gomez tries to clinch up but Blumgart circles away and keeps his distance.
Blumgart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez throws a body punch but Blumgart moves out of range.
Blumgart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Gomez darts in and clinches Blumgart up against the cage.
Gomez just leaning against Blumgart, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blumgart.
Blumgart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blumgart misses with a body punch.
#T1##TD#
Gomez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blumgart uses from the top position.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blumgart is working Gomez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blumgart chips away with some ground and pound.
Blumgart is stalling in the full guard.
Blumgart postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blumgart content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Blumgart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blumgart throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gomez wants to control from the top but Blumgart keeps moving.
Gomez throwing strikes from guard but Blumgart blocks nicely.
Gomez landing some decent shots from guard.
Blumgart keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass. #T3#
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumgart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez is fighting to break Blumgart's control of his arms but Blumgart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomez trying to control but Blumgart is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Blumgart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Blumgart is working Gomez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blumgart postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow. #T4#
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Blumgart keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blumgart pulls Gomez in to control the position.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blumgart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez throwing strikes from guard but Blumgart blocks nicely.
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 Salva Gomez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomez tries to clinch but Blumgart moves out of range.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blumgart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blumgart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blumgart connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.
Gomez shoots in but Blumgart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blumgart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Blumgart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blumgart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Blumgart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Blumgart is avoiding it.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blumgart sprawls well. Blumgart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Blumgart is working Gomez over against the cage.
Blumgart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Gomez trying to stall but Blumgart improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blumgart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Blumgart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomez jumps guard but Blumgart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salva Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blumgart pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blumgart misses with a body punch.
Blumgart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Blumgart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Blumgart circles away.
Horatio Blumgart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez darts in trying to clinch
and Blumgart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Blumgart counters with a series of strikes that sends Gomez to the canvas! Blumgart follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Gomez is rocked!#T3#
Gomez wants to sweep here but Blumgart controlling him for the moment.
Oh Gomez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blumgart 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.
Blumgart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Blumgart 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.
Blumgart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez trying to control but Blumgart is working from the bottom.
Blumgart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #T4#
Gomez wants to control from the top but Blumgart keeps moving.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Blumgart keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blumgart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horatio Blumgart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blumgart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horatio Blumgart!
A relieved looking Horatio Blumgart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KCM- Fist Fight
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomez tries to clinch #TD#
and Matthes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matthes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthes postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Gomez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthes defends well.
Matthes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Matthes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Matthes throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
Gomez trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Matthes drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Matthes off! Matthes jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gomez controls Matthes momentarily but Matthes frees himself.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matthes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gomez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthes's guard.
Gomez tries to pass to full mount but Matthes defends it.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Matthes is having none of it. #T2#
Gomez prevents Matthes from standing back up.
Gomez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthes defending well though.
Gomez with the ground and pound but Matthes uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES#
Matthes pushes Gomez off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matthes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Matthes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matthes controls the pace.
Matthes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Matthes defends easily.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthes postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it. #SUB#
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomez! #REVB#
Gomez in side control, throwing shots but Matthes defends.
Gomez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matthes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matthes is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it. #T4#
Matthes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomez prevents Matthes from standing back up.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Matthes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gomez is on him like a limpet, forcing Matthes back against the cage.
Gomez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gomez is looking to control Matthes's arms but Matthes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the cage.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Matthes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.
Gomez is looking to control Matthes's arms but Matthes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matthes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez tries to clinch but Matthes is having none of it.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Matthes circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gomez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthes as Gomez tries to tie him up.
Gomez stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Salva Gomez.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomez!
Gomez defending against the ground and pound.
Matthes slows the pace down. #SUB#
Matthes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matthes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Matthes scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Matthes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Gomez tries to bench press Matthes off him but Matthes keeps the position.
Gomez regains half guard.#SUB#
Matthes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Matthes is controlling well.
#T2#
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Matthes prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Matthes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez keeps trying to improve his position.
Matthes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Matthes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthes trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Matthes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matthes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matthes's back!
Matthes trying to control the position but Gomez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gomez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gomez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matthes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matthes covering up well under a series of strikes from Gomez.
Matthes is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gomez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Well, with Gomez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Matthes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matthes wants to get back to his feet.
Matthes tries to escape but Gomez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Matthes wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Gomez drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Matthes 's chin! Matthes is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salva Gomez!
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Event:
KCM- Fist Of Anger
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez swings away with a body shot that misses
and McFly counters with a left and a right that stings Gomez.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McFly wants to counter the offense by Gomez and move into the clinch position.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFly lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Fabio McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to clinch but McFly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with McFly against the cage.
#BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
McFly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.#T1#
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and McFly counters with a one-two to the body.
McFly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gomez checks a leg kick.
McFly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McFly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez takes a swing at McFly's ribcage but misses.
McFly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McFly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFly misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFly has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McFly fails to land with a series of punches.
McFly throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Gomez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFly sprawls well initially but Gomez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McFly is refusing to be controlled, as Gomez sits in half guard.
McFly 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.
Gomez thows a huge punch but McFly dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFly is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Gomez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES2#
McFly has one foot on Gomez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Gomez misses.
McFly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez tries to counter with a takedown but McFly is quick to defend against it.
McFly closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. McFly pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
McFly tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFly throws a solid leg kick but Gomez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McFly.
McFly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McFly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gomez is looking to clinch but McFly is avoiding it.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez misses the jab.
McFly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards McFly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
McFly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Gomez missing with a left hand there. McFly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFly unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McFly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gomez moves to clinch but McFly breaks away
and McFly counters with a left and a right that stings Gomez.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFly with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez wants to clinch up but McFly keeps it at a distance.
McFly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but McFly pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from McFly. Those never looked like landing.
McFly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio McFly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McFly throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
A combination from McFly does no damage.
Nice defenses there by McFly.
Gomez shoots for a takedown but McFly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Gomez has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gomez taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
McFly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McFly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McFly misses with a double jab.
#T1#
McFly throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFly scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McFly's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McFly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomez pushing down on McFly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McFly is not content to let Gomez control the position.
McFly is trying to stand back up but Gomez is controlling him
Gomez working McFly over with strikes. #T2#
McFly is staying active underneath Gomez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomez passes the guard and advances to mount!
McFly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gomez wants to control the pace but McFly is squirming around nicely.
McFly trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McFly is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
McFly tries to buck Gomez off so he can stand up but Gomez has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! McFly falls backwards, slamming Gomez to the mat but Gomez holds on tight! McFly is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salva Gomez!
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Event:
KCM Showcase-1
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomez dives in for a single leg takedown but Walsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Walsh shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Walsh does no damage. #CL2#
Walsh gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Walsh fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Walsh has Gomez pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Walsh drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Walsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walsh is keeping busy.
Gomez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walsh goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Walsh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walsh moves away.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Walsh circles away.
Walsh throwing a counter right hand but Gomez manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Walsh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh is pushing Gomez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Gomez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Walsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Walsh avoiding damage.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Walsh prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
Walsh is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walsh stalls.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
#T4#
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.#TD2#
Gomez decides to pull guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Walsh is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Gomez controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez keeping full guard, as Walsh tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salva Gomez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walsh off to one side. #CL2#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Walsh against the cage.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Walsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Walsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez has Walsh pushed against the cage.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
Gomez is trying to stall.
#T1#
Gomez throws a head punch that misses.
Walsh can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Walsh. #TD2#
Gomez jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Gomez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gomez looking for a triangle here. Walsh is fighting it but it looks tight! Gomez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Walsh is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Salva Gomez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Barath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barath.
Barath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barath controls his hands.
Barath jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barath blocking some punches.
Barath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath wants to stall.
#BC#
Barath breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Barath shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Barath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barath drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Gomez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barath breaks the clinch.
Barath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barath moves away.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barath.
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barath counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barath dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Barath counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Barath is looking to control Gomez's arms but Gomez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barath has his back to the cage.
Gomez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Gomez pulls Barath into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gomez postures up in Barath's guard and throws a big left but Barath blocks it.
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Barath is working away.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Barath dodges it nicely.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Barath dodges it nicely.
Gomez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barath tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Barath is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gomez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barath is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salva Gomez!
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