Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes cracks Powell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Powell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Powell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gomes! Powell lets Gomes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
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!
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Gomes counters with a two punch combo.
Gomes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Powell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomes tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Powell has knocked Gomes down with a huge combo! Powell steps away and waves a wobbly Gomes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gomes is rocked!
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Powell counters with a big right hand! Oh Gomes is in trouble here! Powell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Zigaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomes.
Zigaro unleashes a big counter combination but Gomes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Zigaro lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zigaro.
Zigaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Zigaro tries to keep at a distance but Gomes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zigaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zigaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomes has double underhooks.
Zigaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zigaro working aggressively here.
Zigaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
Zigaro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaro.
Zigaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zigaro.
Zigaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaro has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Zigaro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Zigaro throws a head punch that misses.
Zigaro working aggressively here.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
Gomes is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Zigaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Zigaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Zigaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Gomes gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Gomes is keen to just control but Zigaro is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zigaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Zigaro defends it. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Zigaro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Zigaro tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T3#
Zigaro trying to get back to full guard but Gomes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gomes avoids the attempt from Zigaro to control.
Gomes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gomes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gomes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zigaro wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Zigaro is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Zigaro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Zigaro to control.
Zigaro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes moves to the back. #SUB#
Gomes working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tristan Zigaro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zigaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomes loads up on a big right hand but Zigaro slips the punch.#CL2#
Zigaro clinches up against the cage.
Zigaro misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zigaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to pull guard but Zigaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zigaro prevents a body shot from Gomes. #BC2#
Zigaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zigaro avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Zigaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zigaro throws a front kick that sends Gomes stumbling back into the cage.
Zigaro moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Zigaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zigaro lands with a shot to the body.
Zigaro digs a good body shot into Gomes's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zigaro with a nice cross.
Zigaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zigaro scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaro pushes Gomes away with a front kick.
Gomes is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zigaro Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gomes is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tristan Zigaro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibson defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gibson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Gibson is defending well. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gibson trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Gomes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes moves to back control. #T1##SUB#
Gibson won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gibson is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Fraiberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Fraiberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomes avoids a kick to the body.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Fraiberg is quick to defend against it.
Fraiberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomes.
Fraiberg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gomes blocks it well.
Gomes misses with a hook.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fraiberg looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Fraiberg scores with a leg kick.
Gomes throws a jab when Fraiberg was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fraiberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes misses with a straight left.
Gomes tries to clinch but Fraiberg is having none of it.
We've been informed that Fraiberg 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.
Gomes moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fraiberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Fraiberg avoids it well and moves away.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fraiberg throws out the jab.
Gomes misses with a hook.
Fraiberg looks to land a body kick but Gomes moved away.
Gomes misses with an uppercut.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fraiberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fraiberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gomes wants to clinch.
Gomes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fraiberg counter with a right hand. #T2#
Gomes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomes jabs Fraiberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michael Fraiberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraiberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomes to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fraiberg with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fraiberg throws out the jab.
Gomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fraiberg under the eye.
Fraiberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Fraiberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Fraiberg misses.
A punch combination from Fraiberg misses.
Fraiberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Fraiberg looks to land a body kick but Gomes moved away.
Fraiberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fraiberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fraiberg misses the shot to the body.
Fraiberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
Gomes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomes slips a jab from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fraiberg's guard.
Fraiberg wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Fraiberg is wriggling around but Gomes manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraiberg wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Fraiberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fraiberg.
Fraiberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fraiberg tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes takes his back!
Fraiberg is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gomes controlling the positon.
Fraiberg trying to get back to his feet but Gomes is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fraiberg throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fraiberg sprawls and moves away.
Gomes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Gomes has closed the distance and engaged Fraiberg in a clinch.
Fraiberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fraiberg tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fraiberg. #T1#
Fraiberg has had enough of the clinch but Gomes keeps him there for the moment.
Fraiberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fraiberg can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Gomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomes has Fraiberg pressed against the cage.
Fraiberg misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomes up against the cage.
Fraiberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraiberg.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Gomes blocking some punches.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Fraiberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Fraiberg can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fraiberg working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Fraiberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fraiberg working aggressively here.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fraiberg gets through Gomes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomes working aggressively here.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fraiberg 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fraiberg slips a straight right by Gomes.
Fraiberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomes is wise to it.
Fraiberg looks to land a body kick but Gomes moved away.
Gomes throws a lazy right hand but Fraiberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fraiberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fraiberg misses with the combination.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Fraiberg with a jab.
Fraiberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gomes misses.
Gomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fraiberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gomes takes a step back to recover.
Fraiberg misses with a head kick. #T1#
Fraiberg throws a looping overhand right but Gomes ducks down to avoid it.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fraiberg sprawls and moves away.
Gomes works Fraiberg's body with a nice hook.
Fraiberg missing with a left hand there. Gomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomes misses the target.
Fraiberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fraiberg throws a big shot that misses.
Fraiberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fraiberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Gomes misses.
Gomes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fraiberg on the side of the head.
Gomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fraiberg misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Fraiberg throws a looping overhand right but Gomes ducks down to avoid it.
Fraiberg misses with a body kick. #T2#
Gomes walks into a stiff left hand from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fraiberg!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes prevents Fraiberg from escaping the position.
Gomes happy to just control the position for now.
Fraiberg is trying to buck Gomes off.#T3#
Gomes is staying tight to Fraiberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fraiberg wants to get back to his feet but Gomes drags him back down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ronaldo Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Fraiberg throws Gomes to one side and escapes!
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Fraiberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fraiberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes walks into a stiff left hand from Fraiberg.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gomes misses with a looping right.
Fraiberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fraiberg slips a jab from Gomes.#T4#
Fraiberg throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gomes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fraiberg tries to kick Gomes off in order to stand up. Gomes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Fraiberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraiberg is being controlled here. #ES2#
Fraiberg throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Fraiberg.
I think Fraiberg 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fraiberg!
A very excited looking Michael Fraiberg 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.

Event: WVT 161: Takahashi v Haudegen
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Maldonado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gomes is out of range and Maldonado settles back down.
Maldonado throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maldonado on the side of the head.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
Maldonado scoring well with a low kick there.
Maldonado fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomes in the body.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Gomes's belly button to the back.#CL#
Gomes moves into the clinch successfully.
Maldonado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes lands a left hand.
Maldonado misses with a body punch. #T1#
Maldonado stalls.
Gomes pushes Maldonado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomes up against the cage.#BC2#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Gomes has closed the distance and engaged Maldonado in a clinch.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes blocking some punches. #T2#
Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maldonado wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Gomes clinches.
Maldonado avoiding damage.
Maldonado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomes up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Maldonado's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Maldonado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Maldonado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomes has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Gomes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maldonado or not. #BC2#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomes moves away from the strike by Maldonado.
Maldonado throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maldonado tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Maldonado is trying to stand up here but Gomes is controlling him well.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Gomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Gomes's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Gomes.
A jab from Maldonado finds it's way through Gomes's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralphie Maldonado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gomes scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldonado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldonado blocks a jab.
A big right from Gomes misses.
Maldonado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomes momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
A left lands for Gomes.
Maldonado slips under a jab from Gomes.
Maldonado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldonado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomes connects with a body shot that sends Maldonado's belly button to the back.
Maldonado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but Gomes moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado scores with a jab. Gomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maldonado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Gomes.
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomes at a distance.
Gomes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Maldonado misses with a hook
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldonado throws out a loose jab but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
Gomes walks into a straight right hand from Maldonado.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maldonado gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Maldonado!
Post fight, an emotional Ralphie Maldonado said 'Lets get Freaky!!!'.

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Gomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Gomes misses.
Blikstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomes off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Blikstein feints and as Gomes raises his hands in defense, Blikstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Blikstein tries to pass.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomes is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture.
Blikstein wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Blikstein postures up in Gomes's guard and throws a big left but Gomes blocks it.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVB#
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Blikstein trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein trying to control the position here. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Blikstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomes quickly recovers to half guard.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomes trying to control but Blikstein postures up. #T4#
Gomes moves into full guard.
Gomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gomes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gomes gets caught napping as Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.
Blikstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #T1#
Blikstein being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomes looks to land a combination but Blikstein avoids it well.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Blikstein.
Gomes looks to land a combination but Blikstein avoids it well.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
Blikstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##CL#
Blikstein clinches with his opponent.
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein controlling the action here for a moment.
Blikstein prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands. #T3#
Blikstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage. #BC#
Blikstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blikstein. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Gomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Gomes is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomes.
Blikstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Blikstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gomes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Despite the aggression on Gomes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomes looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Blikstein throws a big counter combination but Gomes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein throws an off balance right hand
and Gomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Blikstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Blikstein avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Gomes slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Gomes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomes swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Blikstein.
Gomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Blikstein clinches up against the cage.
Blikstein misses with a body punch. #T2#
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with a body punch.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blikstein's elbow.
Gomes has Blikstein pressed against the cage, preventing Blikstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blikstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blikstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blikstein tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##TD#
Gomes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blikstein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gomes to the mat. Gomes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVB#
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blikstein is adopting a defensive guard.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Blikstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Blikstein managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Blikstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blikstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomes's head backwards.
That kick from Cruzeiro tenderised Gomes's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruzeiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomes.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomes on the side of the head.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruzeiro throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Cruzeiro lands an overhand right.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Gomes checks a leg kick nicely.
Gomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruzeiro connects with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomes's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but Gomes checks it.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
Gomes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Cruzeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Cruzeiro catches Gomes right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head.
Cruzeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruzeiro scores with a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Julio Cruzeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruzeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro cracks Gomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomes just manages to avoid it.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomes's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Gomes misses
enabling Cruzeiro to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cruzeiro dips to his left and cracks Gomes with an uppercut!
Gomes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruzeiro with a body shot.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruzeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomes digs a good hook to Cruzeiro's body.
It looks like Cruzeiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cruzeiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomes misses with the combination.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruzeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Cruzeiro misses
enabling Gomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Gomes saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro sizes up Gomes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Gomes avoids the head kick by Cruzeiro.
Gomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Gomes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruzeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruzeiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruzeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Gomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruzeiro enables Gomes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruzeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruzeiro wants to get back to his feet but Gomes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes passes into half guard. #T1#
Cruzeiro won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruzeiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruzeiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomes will feel that in the morning.
Cruzeiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruzeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruzeiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomes misses with a double jab
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomes's knee momentarily.#T3#
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Gomes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Gomes off balance momentarily.
Cruzeiro scores with a head kick.
Cruzeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Gomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Gomes moves out of range as Cruzeiro strikes.
It seemed like Gomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruzeiro throws a combination that misses
and Gomes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruzeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gomes checks it well.
Gomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes drops his hands momentarily and Cruzeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruzeiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzeiro lands a right hook to the body.
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Cruzeiro throws a wild body kick that Gomes sees coming a mile off.
Gomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Gomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Cruzeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Cruzeiro scores with a push kick.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomes connects with the punch.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomes throws a right and a left that Cruzeiro avoids nicely.
Gomes misses with a double jab.
Gomes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruzeiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruzeiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomes moves away.
Gomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick which misses Gomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomes tries to avoid it.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Cruzeiro keeps Gomes at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro thumps Gomes with a low kick.
Cruzeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomes misses with a double jab.
And Cruzeiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Gomes blocks it.
Cruzeiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruzeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruzeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
As Cruzeiro backs off Gomes throws a huge counter combo but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it all.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Cruzeiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Gomes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomes.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes is looking to clinch.
Cruzeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomes counters with a three punch combo that has Cruzeiro backing up. Cruzeiro nods at Gomes to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Cruzeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Gomes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gomes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruzeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Gomes throws a right hand that Cruzeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruzeiro also avoids with ease.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot.
Gomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomes moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruzeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
Julio Cruzeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 270
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomes avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Gomes's arms but Gomes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage. #T1#
Gomes digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Gomes lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons stalls. #T2#
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomes avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomes.
Gomes tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Gomes's arms but Gomes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Gomes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Gomes presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons works on Gomes's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomes or not.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Gomes. Gomes maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomes gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons slows down the pace here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons works on Gomes's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
Gomes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch but Gomes improves position.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes Gomes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons trying to stall but Gomes improves his position.
Gomes blocks the elbow strike.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gomes slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Gomes throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Gomes down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Gomes tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Gomes moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomes blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomes.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Gomes working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Gomes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch but Gomes improves position.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons has Gomes pressed against the cage.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes blocks an elbow strike.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzsimmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
During a confident post fight interview, Sol Fitzsimmons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Carlos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Gomes has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Carlos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlos looks for the body kick but Gomes saw that one coming.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Gomes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Carlos.
Carlos misses with a wild combination.
Gomes tries to clinch there but Carlos circles away.
A little jabbing left from Carlos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Carlos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Carlos looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gomes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carlos is proving hard to escape from.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet.
Carlos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomes won't allow Carlos to sweep him here.
Carlos is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomes wants to stand but Carlos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carlos is controlling Gomes's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos misses with a looping left.#CL#
Carlos gets tackled into the cage by Gomes. Gomes maintains the clinch.
Carlos misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
The referee calls for Carlos to work. #T3#
Carlos tries to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling the position. #BC2#
Carlos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Carlos gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomes tries to kick Carlos off but Carlos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carlos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomes lands with a nice combination. Carlos backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Gomes takes one on the button.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos.
Gomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos slips a jab from Gomes.
Carlos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gomes scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Carlos shoots in and gets a takedown into Gomes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlos stops Gomes from standing up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carlos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is looking to stand up but Carlos isn't so interested in that idea.
Carlos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes wants to stand but Carlos is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos throws the left hand but Gomes avoids the punch easily.
Gomes throws a right hand that Carlos ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlos also avoids with ease.
Carlos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Carlos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Gomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos catches Gomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Gomes moves into range and clinches up with Carlos.
Carlos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomes or not.
Carlos tries to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling the position.
Carlos throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes. #T2#
Gomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomes to keep the fight standing.
Carlos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Carlos can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
A short uppercut from Carlos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Carlos.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carlos is trying to force a seperation but Gomes has the dominant position.
Carlos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Carlos is trying to drag Gomes to the mat but Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos misses with the head strike.
Gomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlos is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomes gets an underhook and turns Carlos into the cage.
Come on Carlos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlos is looking to control Gomes's arms but Gomes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carlos has his back to the cage.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlos uses good head movement to avoid it. #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.
Carlos is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomes gets an underhook and turns Carlos into the cage.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carlos lands an uppercut.
Juan Carlos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carlos looking to throw knees to the head but Gomes is blocking nicely.
Carlos is working for takedown but Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carlos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlos goes for a takedown attempt but Gomes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Carlos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos.
Carlos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carlos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomes walks away with a smile on his face. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carlos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlos lands with a kick to the temple. Gomes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carlos throws a good cross that connects.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes's shoulder, as Gomes tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Carlos.
Gomes shoots in and drives through. Carlos sprawls well.
Carlos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Gomes has managed to clinch. #T1#
Carlos blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Carlos.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlos is trying to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomes.
Carlos misses with the head strike.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Carlos tries to pull guard but Gomes holds him up against the cage and eventually Carlos drops back down to his feet.
Carlos looking for a takedown.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
The referee calls for Carlos to work.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Carlos controls the action. #T2#
Carlos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
Gomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Carlos gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Gomes blocks nicely.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Carlos throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlos won't allow Gomes to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Gomes.
Gomes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carlos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carlos looks to land a combination but Gomes avoids it well.
That kick from Carlos tenderised Gomes's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carlos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomes's hands.
Gomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos.#T4#
Carlos misses with the combination.
Gomes wants to clinch up but Carlos keeps it at a distance.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses.
Carlos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Carlos.
Carlos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Carlos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos swinging wildly 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!
Gomes avoids the head kick by Carlos.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomes tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
A relieved looking Juan Carlos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Gomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bouncer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomes! But no joy.
Gomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Bouncer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomes on the side of the head.
The Bouncer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Gomes ducks down to avoid it.
The Bouncer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes throws a counter combo.
The Bouncer lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer cracks Gomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomes throws out a counter right but The Bouncer avoids it with no problem.
Gomes tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Bouncer just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes cracks The Bouncer with a good jab.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Bouncer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomes tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.#CL2#
Gomes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Gomes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
Gomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomes ducks right into an uppercut from The Bouncer. #CL2#
Gomes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Bouncer, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
The Bouncer can't break the clinch. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks 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!
Gomes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Bouncer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes lands a two punch combo.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by The Bouncer.#T3#
Gomes avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with the combination.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes staying out of range there.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from The Bouncer. #CL2#
Gomes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Bouncer is trying to force a seperation but Gomes has the dominant position.#T4##BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and Gomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Gomes.
The Bouncer tries to move into range but Gomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
Gomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Bouncer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Bouncer throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes throws a series of punches but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gomes works the jab nicely.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
The Bouncer takes one on the button.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomes throws out a counter right but The Bouncer avoids it with no problem.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomes counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gomes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Gomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes slips a straight right by The Bouncer.#CL2#
Gomes forces The Bouncer back against the cage and clinches.
The Bouncer tries to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bouncer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The Bouncer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Bouncer misses with a looping left.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
Gomes wants to clinch.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bouncer.
A good leg kick by The Bouncer.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomes lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Gomes moves into range and clinches up with The Bouncer.
Gomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bouncer backwards. #T2#
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Gomes clinches.
Gomes keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomes has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Gomes keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gomes rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Bouncer misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomes! But no joy.
Benny The Bouncer is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
Gomes throws a counter combo.
Gomes slips under a jab.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Bouncer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer is looking to slow Gomes down with leg kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gomes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gomes looks to land a combination. The Bouncer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ronaldo Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
A little feinted left hand from The Bouncer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Bouncer tests Gomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Gomes has The Bouncer up against the cage in a clinch.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch but Gomes keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The Bouncer tries a low kick but Gomes avoids it.#CL2#
Gomes rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Bouncer can't break the clinch.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomes prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer with a jab.#T1#
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes throws a series of punches but The Bouncer avoids them all with ease.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes's shoulder, as Gomes tries to avoid the shot.
Gomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bouncer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
The Bouncer throws a right hand that misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bouncer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bouncer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
The Bouncer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Bouncer scores with a nice strike.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but The Bouncer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A cross from The Bouncer lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
The Bouncer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomes has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gomes.
Gomes keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
The Bouncer is trying to force a seperation but Gomes has the dominant position.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.#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.
The Bouncer blocking some punches.
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
A frustrated look appears on The Bouncer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Bouncer tries to circle away but Gomes has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benny The Bouncer.
I think The Bouncer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Gomes moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick. #CL#
Gomes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawrences head.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence has Gomes pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomes prevents it.
Gomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence is trying to drag Gomes to the mat but Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomes gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Gomes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Lawrence has clasped his hands together around Gomes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Lawrence trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Lawrence prevents Gomes from escaping the position.
Lawrence wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Gomes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lawrence.
Lawrence trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.
Lawrence stops Gomes from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gomes won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
Lawrence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gomes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence prevents Gomes from standing back up.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Gomes dodges it nicely.
Lawrence is looking to pass Gomes's guard but actually Gomes recovers to full guard.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Gomes blocks nicely. #T1#
Lawrence postures up in Gomes's guard and throws a big left but Gomes blocks it.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomes is looking to stand up but Lawrence isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawrence holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Gomes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawrence, up you get! #T2#
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomes quickly recovers to half guard.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes tries to kick Lawrence off but Lawrence keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Gomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
Lawrence stops Gomes from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Gomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomes defends it well.
Lawrence takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Gomes tries to clinch but Lawrence moves away
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Gomes.
Gomes wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Gomes scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawrence or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomes, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomes misses the target.#T4#
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Gomes will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Gomes forces Lawrence back against the cage and clinches.
Gomes gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malachi Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Gomes blocks a leg kick.
Gomes scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one.
Gomes feints a jab promting Lawrence to slip. Gomes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lawrence slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomes throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawrence darts in looking for a takedown but Gomes gets double underhooks and turns Lawrence into the cage.
As Lawrence looks to move away, Gomes throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gomes rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it. #T1#
A short right from Gomes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Ronaldo Gomes has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence is trying to drag Gomes to the mat but Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Gomes. #T3#
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A hook to the body from Gomes.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomes prevents it.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Malachi Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'The Hood Hit Harder Than You '.

Event: WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kurri clinches up against the cage.
Kurri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomes scores with a shot to the side of Kurri's head.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurri takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Gomes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Gomes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes misses with some punches. #T3#
Gomes lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurri.
Kurri can't get the takedown.
Gomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes lands a shoulder strike.
Kurri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurri looks winded!#T4#
Kurri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomes misses with a straight right.
Kurri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gomes connects with a right hand. Kurri shakes it off.#CL#
Gomes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomes misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Gomes lands a right hand.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurri.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gomes lands a right hand.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurri is breathing heavily.
Gomes pushes Kurri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomes.
Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurri wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurri.
Kurri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurri. #T3#
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #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.
A short body shot lands from Gomes as the two fighters clinch.
Kurri can't get the takedown.
Kurri prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurri swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri lands with a light punch inside.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Kurri gets tackled into the cage by Gomes. Gomes maintains the clinch.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Gomes manages to get underhooks.
Gomes lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Kurri.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land. #T1#
Kurri throws a head punch that misses.
Kurri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Kurri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurri.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurri goes for a takedown attempt but Gomes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Gomes has Kurri up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomes. #T3#
Kurri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
A short uppercut from Gomes.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
Kurri wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronaldo Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomes cracks Kurri with a nice body shot.
Gomes stops a takedown attempt from Kurri.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Kurri.
Gomes misses with some punches. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Gomes.
Kurri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
Gomes misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
In his post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Gomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunes. Dunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomes avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Gomes takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Dunes pushes Gomes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Dunes controls the action.
Dunes tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Dunes working aggressively here.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Dunes.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
A short right from Dunes on the inside.
Dunes blocking some punches. #T2#
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Dunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dunes.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Dunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes digs a right hand into Gomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomes's gas tank.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Gomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunes lands an uppercut.
Dunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Dunes cracks Gomes with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Dunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunes misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes tries to clinch up.
Dunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dunes misses with a leg kick
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunes doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Gomes clinches.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunes lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dunes.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike.
Dunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Dunes misses with a punch to the body.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes. #T2#
Dunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Dunes.
Good body shot from Dunes.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Dunes.
Dunes lands a left hand.
Gomes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Dunes.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Dunes.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunes's elbow.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duness head.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dunes.
Dunes working aggressively here.
A short right from Dunes.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Dunes tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dunes lunges at Gomes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomes's hand.
Gomes throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes cracks Gomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunes tries a low kick but Gomes avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Gomes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunes misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunes. #CL#
Gomes clinches with his opponent.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Gomes.
Gomes tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slugger Dunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Dunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dunes tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Slugger Dunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a body punch.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dunes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action. #T3#
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes working aggressively here.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duness head.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunes misses with a body punch.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duness head.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes scores with a shot to the side of Gomes's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Dunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
During a confident post fight interview, Slugger Dunes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 78: Nti v Torvik
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Cubbedge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Gomes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cubbedge to the ground. Gomes is now in Cubbedge 's guard.#SUB#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes passes Cubbedge 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge ! #SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar but Cubbedge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cubbedge .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cubbedge lands some shots froms side control.
Cubbedge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge slows the pace down.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cubbedge throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T3#
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The referee warns Gomes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cubbedge is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Cubbedge working the head and body with strikes.
Cubbedge passes to full mount!
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gomes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cubbedge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Gomes scores with a takedown into Cubbedge 's guard.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes stalling.
Cubbedge trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomes prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away. #T2#
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.
Gomes is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Ronaldo Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cubbedge won't allow Gomes to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Gomes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gomes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cubbedge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cubbedge has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cubbedge won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Gomes 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.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Cubbedge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Gomes from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cubbedge enables Gomes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cubbedge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there! #SUB2#
Gomes working for a submission but Cubbedge is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cubbedge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cubbedge !
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Gomes has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cubbedge defends it well.
Cubbedge punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gomes trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T4#
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Gomes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes forces the positional change into back control.
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomes 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Voin throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
Gomes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voin.#CUT#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Gomes misses.
Voin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomes.#CL2#
Voin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Voin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Gomes looking for subs off his back but Voin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Voin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voin in particular looking to stall.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Voin is controlling well.
Voin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Voin has passed into side control.
Voin working away.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Voin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gomes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face as Voin controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes looks to land a left hand but Voin moved out of range nicely.
Gomes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Gomes does it's job there.#ROC#Voin is rocked!
Gomes circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Voin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gomes wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Gomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Dunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dunes misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Gomes closes the distance and pushes Dunes back into the cage.
Dunes misses with a punch to the body.
Dunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dunes.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dunes smiles and moves away.
Dunes moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Gomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomes staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Gomes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes avoids the body shot from Dunes. #T1#
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomes.
Dunes misses the jab.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes connects with a crisp jab.
Gomes tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Dunes jabs at Gomes's body.
Dunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Dunes is quick to defend against it.
Gomes looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunes. That snapped Gomes's head back.
Gomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunes is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunes wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gomes controlling the action here.
Dunes is looking to escape.
Gomes is taking a breather. Dunes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#ES2#
Dunes has one foot on Gomes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Dunes misses with a body kick.
Dunes scores with a jab.
Dunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Dunes gets caught napping as Gomes dives in and scores a takedown. Dunes manages to retain guard.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dunes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dunes scores with a jab. Gomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomes will feel that in the morning.
Gomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Dunes digs a good body shot into Gomes's ribs.
Dunes throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunes on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunes's guard now, I'm sure.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving.
Dunes being controlled here, momentarily.
Dunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Gomes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Gomes gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Dunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Dunes is having none of it.
Well, if 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.
Dunes is trying to stand up here but Gomes is controlling him well.
Gomes is keen to just control but Dunes is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dunes looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Dunes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gomes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes tries to pull guard but Dunes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunes prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunes.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dunes walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes lands with a cross.
Gomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunes under the eye.#TD#
Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunes looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Dunes is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Dunes tries to kick Gomes off but Gomes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunes defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunes throws a solid leg kick but Gomes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunes.
Nice shot lands for Gomes.
Dunes takes one to the chin there.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
Nice cross by Gomes.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Gomes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunes wants to stand up but Gomes is controlling him.
Dunes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dunes wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slugger Dunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gomes is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working.
Gomes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dunes tries to escape but Gomes is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slugger Dunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Dunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Gomes misses.
It seemed like Dunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Gomes.
Gomes clobbers Dunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunes as he avoids it easily.
Dunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDunes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Dunes.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Dunes throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes misses with a right hand
enabling Dunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes slips a straight right by Dunes.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomes misses with a looping left.
Dunes scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Gomes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dunes to the mat! Dunes manages to get full guard.
Gomes stops Dunes from standing up.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes won't allow Dunes to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunes 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
A very excited looking Slugger Dunes 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.

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Gomes throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Gomes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garrett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrett scrambles back to his feet.
Garrett misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Gomes gets the takedown into side control.
Garrett wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes throws an elbow but Garrett slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws a strike aimed at the side of Garrett's head but Garrett avoids it well.#T1#
Gomes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Garrett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gomes prevents Garrett from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garrett is doing well to control the position and prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes trying to control the action but Garrett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomes is working for a kimura here but Garrett manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gomes's guard.
Garrett stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Garrett lands a couple of elbows.
Garrett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Garrett there.
Gomes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garrett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garrett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gomes taking some punishment here, with Garrett in his half guard.
Garrett is nestled in close to Gomes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garrett connects with a nice short shot to Gomes's temple.
Garrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garrett is nestled in close to Gomes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garrett working over Gomes with some ground and pound. Gomes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomes trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garrett connects with a nice short shot to Gomes's temple. #ROC#Gomes is rocked!
Garrett lands a big elbow - Gomes is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garrett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett!
A relieved looking Bo Garrett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vermeulen has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but Vermeulen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vermeulen keeping control of the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomes prevents Vermeulen from improving his position.
Vermeulen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Vermeulen is trying to get back to full guard.
Vermeulen is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomes.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Vermeulen throws a hook but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vermeulen controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gomes is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Vermeulen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes is keen to just control but Vermeulen is a slippery customer.
Vermeulen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gomes 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vermeulen is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeulen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.#T1#
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
A big left from Gomes misses.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
Vermeulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeulen pinned against the cage. Vermeulen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomes thinking.
Gomes scores with a punch to the head.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.#T3#
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomes.
Gomes tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomes drops back down to his feet.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeulen walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Gomes avoids it well.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeulen in his tracks.
Gomes digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vermeulen wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermeulen misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vermeulen is keeping the position for now.
Vermeulen seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Vermeulen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomes.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vermeulen wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T2#
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vermeulen pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Vermeulen controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes is fighting to break Vermeulen's control of his arms but Vermeulen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen continues to stall.#T3#
Vermeulen keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen working a defensive guard here.
Vermeulen is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range.
Gomes feints the counter takedown.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body. #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.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Gomes.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vermeulen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 42: Maestre v Melondov
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Boone. Those never looked like landing.
Boone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boone throws out the jab.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boone sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Gomes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boone 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.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Boone 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Gomes has an Americana. Boone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gomes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gomes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jackson Boone stepped up to the mic, saying 'donï¿½t let them put out the fayah thatï¿½s burnin inside yah'.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Halsti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Halsti, which made it look bad.
Gomes lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Halsti gets caught flat footed, as Gomes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving. #SUB#
Halsti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Halsti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Halsti trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halsti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gomes won't allow Halsti to sweep him here.
Halsti is trying to keep Gomes in close. #T3#
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halsti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Halsti's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Halsti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Halsti loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Halsti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Halsti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Halsti counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Halsti tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halsti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Royal Halsti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halsti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gomes gets a double leg takedown into Halsti's guard.
Ronaldo Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T1#
Halsti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Halsti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard. #REVR#
Halsti trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halsti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halsti slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Halsti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halsti.
Gomes trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Halsti 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.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Halsti is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halsti to get the leverage.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Halsti is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Halsti.
Halsti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halsti as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Halsti misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Gomes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halsti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Halsti blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gomes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Halsti has locked up a guillotine! Halsti's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gomes is holding on here and Halsti must be using up a lot of energy. Gomes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Halsti gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royal Halsti!
A relieved looking Royal Halsti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Toivonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Gomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomes misses the target.#TD#
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toivonen sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toivonen defends it well.
Gomes is keen to just control but Toivonen is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Toivonen moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Toivonen is retaining full guard.
Toivonen has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
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.
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toivonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toivonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Toivonen didn't expect that.
Toivonen pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.#T4#
Toivonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Toivonen is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toivonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gomes has an active guard here but Toivonen has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Gomes slips a straight right by Toivonen.
Gomes is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen misses with a hook #TD#
and Gomes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toivonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Toivonen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toivonen for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Toivonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen is still trying to improve position.
Gomes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Toivonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ronaldo Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toivonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Toivonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toivonen not doing much here.
Toivonen is continuing to stall.#T3#
Gomes wants to control but Toivonen is keeping busy.
Toivonen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otso Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen cracks Gomes with an open hand slap.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toivonen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toivonen wants to slow Gomes down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Gomes moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Toivonen defending well as Gomes loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toivonen sprawls and moves away.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Gomes moves out of range easily.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Toivonen misses.
A leg kick checked by Gomes.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toivonen swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toivonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toivonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes stays in close to Toivonen's body and controls the position.
Toivonen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toivonen is keeping the position for now.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Toivonen is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Gomes trying to control the action but Toivonen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toivonen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomes but great work by Toivonen.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Toivonen controlling from side mount.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toivonen prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toivonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toivonen stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022

190 cm
30 yrs
211 lbs

198 cm
36 yrs
240 lbs

Gomes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomes as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Gomes closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the cage.
Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Lo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Lo sprawls well.#TD2#
Lo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Lo
Gomes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gomes there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Lo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Gomes has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (8) Lo
Lo gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Gomes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Good control from Lo.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Gomes just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lo controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lo controlling the positon.
More stalling from Lo.
Gomes trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Gomes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Gomes trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lo gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lo is not going to allow Gomes to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Lo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gomes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Gomes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T7#
Lo not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Gomes wants to escape the position. #T8#
Lo biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Gomes trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
Lo controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gomes trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Lo controls the position.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off. #T11##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to control the hands but Lo breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Lo!

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

190 cm
30 yrs
220 lbs

190 cm
30 yrs
211 lbs

Rodriguez

Gomes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown. #TD#
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gomes is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.
Rodriguez pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for subs from the bottom but Rodriguez mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes can't escape the position.
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Rodriguez wants to take his opponent's back but Gomes doesn't allow it. #T2#
Rodriguez trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez looking to take Gomes's back but Gomes rolls and after a scramble, Gomes ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gomes to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Gomes
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes looking for subs off his back but Rodriguez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodriguez stalling away here and it's allowed Gomes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Gomes trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up. #T5#
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rodriguez. Oh but Gomes has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rodriguez goes limp - he's gone! Gomes jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Gomes gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Gomes looking to isolate an arm here. Silva doesn't see it coming and as Gomes extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gomes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Gomes throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuire is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGuire sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire tries to kick Gomes off but Gomes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
McGuire won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gomes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McGuire as he works his way to full guard. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gomes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire tries to stand but Gomes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gomes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McGuire frees his head nicely. Oh but Gomes has switched to an armbar! McGuire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022

190 cm
30 yrs
211 lbs

185 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs

Gomes

Galvao

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galvao defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Galvao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Galvao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Galvao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Galvao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes controlling the position well. #T1#
Galvao slows the pace down in half guard.
Galvao is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Galvao controlling the action here.#T2#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gomes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Galvao escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Galvao !
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Galvao
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomes is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it. #T3#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Galvao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galvao prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao just content to control the position.
It looks like Galvao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Gomes wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Galvao slows the pace down.
Gomes looking for a sweep but Galvao has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Galvao
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape. #T5#
Galvao is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.#T6#
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (10) Galvao
Galvao controlling from the back.
Gomes wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T7#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao controlling his opponent.
Galvao prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Galvao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Gomes tries to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Gomes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Galvao has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (13) Galvao
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
Galvao not allowing Gomes to control his hands. #T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gomes trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Galvao controlling the positon.
Gomes just trying to survive but Galvao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
Galvao not allowing Gomes to control his hands. #T12##SUB2#
Galvao tightening his grip on Gomes, looking for the choke.
Galvao controls the position.#T13#
Well,Gomes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gomes breaks Galvao 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (13) Galvao
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer. #T14#
Galvao keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Galvao is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 13 to 2.

Event: Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 2022

180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs

190 cm
30 yrs
211 lbs

Petrov

Gomes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes has managed to clinch.
Gomes has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Gomes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.#TD#
Petrov jumps into guard, dragging Gomes to the mat.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes postures up. #T1#
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying to control here.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov not doing much here. #T2#
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes is trying to control but Petrov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Gomes
Petrov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (7) vs (0) Gomes
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape. #T3#
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount but Petrov keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to break free.
Will Petrov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Petrov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gomes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Petrov is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Petrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
I really don't envy Gomes right now. #T5#
Petrov is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Petrov controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrov is cranking Gomes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gomes! He's tightened the choke and Gomes is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Petrov !

Event: CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022

193 cm
36 yrs
214 lbs

190 cm
28 yrs
211 lbs

Brown

Gomes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes working away.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomes tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well. #T1#
Brown holds on to Gomes's head and controls the position momentarily.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it. #SUB2#
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.#T2#
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Gomes has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily. #T3#
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes is not content to let Brown control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Gomes is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes looking to control.
Brown controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brown is staying active.#SUB2#
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gomes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Brown!
An out of breath Jab Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clive Staples Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomes circles away.
Gomes throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Gomes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it. #TD#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lewis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lewis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lewis trying to strike off his back.
Gomes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomes is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Lewis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gomes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis striking off his back but it's not causing Gomes any problems.
Gomes stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes misses with the ground and pound.
Gomes blocks the strikes from Lewis. #SUB#
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lewis tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #T1##SUB#
Gomes tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lewis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lewis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Gomes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lewis tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #SUB#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #T2#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes has hold of Lewis's hands but Lewis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomes has hold of Lewis's hands but Lewis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes has his hands clasped together around Lewis's back. He's all about the action.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Lewis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis throwing shots but Gomes is blocking nicely.
Gomes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gomes 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.#SUB#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis scores with a big shot! Gomes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gomes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Staples Lewis!

Event: CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gomes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva prevents Gomes from moving into mount. #T1#
Silva manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Gomes 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.
Silva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Silva moves into full guard.
Gomes pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Gomes controlling the pace.
Ronaldo Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes not doing much here. #SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes prevents Silva from improving his position.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes. #SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has passed into side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Gomes tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva regains half guard.
Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gomes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomes lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gomes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gomes trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well. #SUB#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Ronaldo Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Shogun Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 109 - Bigg vs Washington
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Gomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Van Barle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Barle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Barle in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Van Barle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Van Barle.
Gomes takes a swing at Van Barle's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Van Barle's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Barle staying out of range there.
Gomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Van Barle. #KD#
Van Barle lands a big uppercut and Gomes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gomes looks OK. Van Barle waves Gomes back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Barle slips a jab from Gomes.
A slow jab from Gomes misses its intended target.
Van Barle moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A shot to the body from Van Barle misses
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Van Barle.
Gomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Barle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Barle throws a lazy head kick
and Gomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Barle moves away.
Gomes looks to land a right hand but Van Barle moved out of range.#KD#
Van Barle cracks Gomes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gomes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Van Barle finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Barle ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Van Barle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Barle misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes digs a good hook to Van Barle's body. #T2#
Van Barle throws a looping overhand right but Gomes ducks down to avoid it.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Van Barle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Barle lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Barle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gomes is aggressively charging in as Van Barle backs up avoiding any damage. Van Barle tosses out a jab and Gomes runs right into it face first! Gomes is out cold! Van Barle dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gomes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Van Barle!
Dillon Van Barle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Tomson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomson with a nice calf kick.
Tomson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomson.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Tomson shakes him off and moves away.
Tomson lands a jab to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gomes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tomson misses the jab.
Gomes lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomson off the cage and back into range.
Tomson clobbers Gomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomson.
Tomson tries to land a body kick
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Tomson moves away from the strike by Gomes. #T1#
Gomes tries to clinch there but Tomson circles away.
Tomson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Tomson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomes.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomson misses with a hook to the body
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
Tomson is looking to counter punch.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Tomson, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Tomson against the cage but Tomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Tomson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomson lands a head shot.
Tomson throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomson scores with the left hand. Gomes knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tomson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Tomson dips to his left and cracks Gomes with an uppercut!
Tomson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes with the counter takedown but Tomson avoids it easily.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Gomes finds it's way through Tomson's defenses.
Gomes cracks Tomson with a good jab.
Tomson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomson misses with a shot to the body
and Tomson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Tomson misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.#T4#
Gomes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomes works Tomson's body with a nice hook.
Tomson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Tomson.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Tomson and move into the clinch position.
Tomson misses the jab.
Tomson misses with a looping right.
Gomes connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gomes misses with a straight left.
Tomson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gomes misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Gomes.
Tomson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomes misses with a hook
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Tomson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gomes counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tomson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomson scrambles back to his feet.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomson under the eye.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Gomes with a hook.
Tomson throws a solid leg kick but Gomes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomson.
Gomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tom Tomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
Gomes cracks Tomson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Gomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes throws a looping overhand right but Tomson ducks down to avoid it.
Gomes throws out a powerful jab.
Gomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Tomson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
A punch lands to the side of Tomson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomes lands a slapping body shot.
Gomes misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tomson counters with a crisp one two that drops Gomes! Tomson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gomes to his feet! Gomes is in big trouble!#ROC#Gomes is rocked!
Gomes slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomes! But no joy.#T4#
Tomson misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Tomson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomson. Tomson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tomson feints and then cracks Gomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomes down.
Tomson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Tomson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Tomson throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tomson. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomson.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomson on the side of the head.
Tomson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gomes covering up! Tomson comes in with a big uppercut and Gomes goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
A very excited looking Tom Tomson 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.

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Den Born lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomes's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Van Den Born has knocked Gomes down with a huge combo! Van Den Born steps away and waves a wobbly Gomes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Van Den Born has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Den Born is keeping busy.
Gomes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards. #T1#
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a body punch.
Gomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Den Born lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomes trying to control the position but instead, Van Den Born has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomes into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Van Den Born lands a shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Van Den Born lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Gomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Van Den Born as the two fighters clinch.
Gomes takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Van Den Born throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
Gomes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Den Born up against the cage.
Gomes tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it. #T3#
Gomes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Van Den Born misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it. #BC2#
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Gomes strikes.#T4#
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes misses with a hook.
Gomes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomes scrambles back to his feet.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Gomes avoids the punch easily.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Gomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gomes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Gomes avoids the punch easily.
Gomes is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Van Den Born lands.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Gomes lands a jab to the nose.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Den Born lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Gomes.
Van Den Born tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomes slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Gomes avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Van Den Born feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gomes sprawling to the canvas! Gomes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Den Born finish him?! #ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born drops Gomes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gomes! Van Den Born dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 57 - Red Eagle vs Mendoza
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Izquierdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Jab, jab by Gomes - just one landing.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izquierdo throws out the jab.
Izquierdo looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomes misses.
Gomes throws out a loose jab but Izquierdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izquierdo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izquierdo throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Izquierdo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Izquierdo. Beautiful body shot.
Ivan Izquierdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izquierdo.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izquierdo fails to land with a series of punches.
Izquierdo sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Izquierdo avoids it this time.
Izquierdo lands a really nice looking cross but Gomes seems unphased.
Gomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Izquierdo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Izquierdo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Izquierdo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izquierdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izquierdo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izquierdo drops his hands momentarily and Gomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izquierdo throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Izquierdo's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomes as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Izquierdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izquierdo misses the shot to the body.
Gomes throws an overhand right that lands on Izquierdo's shoulder, as Izquierdo tries to avoid the shot.
Izquierdo throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Izquierdo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izquierdo.
Izquierdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Izquierdo misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Gomes rushes Izquierdo and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Izquierdo blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Izquierdo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Izquierdo up against the cage.
Izquierdo trying to control the position but instead, Gomes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Izquierdo into the cage.
Izquierdo tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Izquierdo back against the cage.
Gomes stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Izquierdo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izquierdo digs a good body shot into Gomes's ribs.
Gomes tries to clinch but Izquierdo moves out of range.
It looked like Izquierdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomes moves out of range as Izquierdo strikes.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes moves out of range as Izquierdo strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Izquierdo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Izquierdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izquierdo's head backwards.
A jab from Izquierdo misses.
Gomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izquierdo misses with a hook.
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Izquierdo throws a right hand that misses
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izquierdo takes one to the side of the head.
Gomes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Izquierdo throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Gomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Gomes.
A slow jab from Izquierdo misses its intended target.
Izquierdo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomes connects with a single shot there.
Izquierdo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomes with a nice cross.
Izquierdo throws a combination. Gomes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izquierdo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Izquierdo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Izquierdo misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomes.
Gomes sizes up Izquierdo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Izquierdo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Izquierdo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomes under the eye.#T3#
Gomes moves out of range as Izquierdo strikes.
Izquierdo throws out a loose jab but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Gomes does it's job there.
Izquierdo jabs Gomes right on the nose. Gomes blinks but takes it well.
Izquierdo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomes momentarily.
Izquierdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
A big left from Izquierdo misses. #T4#
Gomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Izquierdos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Izquierdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izquierdo is trying to get back to half guard.
Izquierdo is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Izquierdo keeps working.
Izquierdo wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Izquierdo tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Izquierdo blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomes connects with a looping right hand.
Gomes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Izquierdo momentarily. #ROC2#Izquierdo is rocked!
Gomes fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Izquierdo out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 41 - Wanker vs Krylov
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izquierdo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Izquierdo punishes Gomes's body with a nice straight punch.
Izquierdo misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izquierdo throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes's shoulder, as Gomes tries to avoid the shot.
Izquierdo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Izquierdo tries to move into range but Gomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Gomes misses its intended target.
Izquierdo swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Izquierdo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomes, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izquierdo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Izquierdo tries to pull guard but Gomes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Izquierdo tries to pull guard but Gomes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Izquierdo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izquierdo is trying to pull guard but Gomes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Izquierdo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Izquierdo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Izquierdo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Izquierdo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control but Izquierdo is working from the bottom.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Izquierdo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Izquierdo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Izquierdo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izquierdo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in - Is It Avatary Enough? inform me that Gomes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Izquierdo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Izquierdo fails to pull guard.
Gomes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Izquierdo up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izquierdo.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Izquierdo controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomes.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izquierdo blocking some punches.
Izquierdo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Izquierdo backwards.
Izquierdo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izquierdo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes is trying to maintain a safe position but Izquierdo gets an underhook and turns Gomes into the cage.
Gomes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Izquierdo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Izquierdo misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izquierdo moves in looking to clinch but Gomes pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomes misses.
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Izquierdo in his tracks. #CL2#
Gomes moves into range and clinches up with Izquierdo.#TD#
Izquierdo jumps guard and drags Gomes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for subs off his back but Gomes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gomes is keen to just control but Izquierdo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Izquierdo tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Izquierdo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Izquierdo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Izquierdo with the active half guard here but Gomes passes nicely into side control.
Izquierdo tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gomes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Izquierdo is trying to escape and Gomes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Izquierdo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gomes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

190 cm
21 yrs
198 lbs

190 cm
22 yrs
202 lbs

Bates

Gomes

Event: CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020

200 cm
26 yrs
195 lbs

190 cm
21 yrs
197 lbs

Saric

Gomes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saric tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Saric gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saric wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Saric is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes keeping hold of Saric's head, controlling as best he can.
Saric is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it. #SUB#
Saric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Saric eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.#T2#
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Saric is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Saric passes into half guard.
Saric works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying his best to control but Saric has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (7) vs (0) Gomes#SUB#
Saric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Saric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Saric working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Gomes doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Saric looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
Saric trying to control but Gomes is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric goes for an armbar but Gomes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gomes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T5#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes pushing down on Saric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6##SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes stalling.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Saric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saric.
Gomes stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Saric is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.#SUB#
Saric looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gomes has picked Saric up and slammed him! Saric can't keep hold of the triangle and Gomes manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (5) Gomes#T8#
Saric struggling a bit here.
Saric manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well. #SUB#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saric!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (8) Gomes#T10#
Gomes wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saric can't escape the position.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Saric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Gomes prevents Saric from improving his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Saric tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12##SUB#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes prevents Saric from improving his position.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gomes stalling.
Saric tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Saric defends it.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gomes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saric gets full guard.#SUB#
Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020

190 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

181 cm
31 yrs
183 lbs

Gomes

Minasian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomes is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Gomes jumps guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Minasian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #T2#
Gomes won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Gomes won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Minasian controlling the position.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Gomes wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Minasian won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Minasian pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Gomes won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg. #T6#
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes trying to control here.
Minasian passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (5) Minasian
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Minasian has knee on belly momentarily but Gomes bucks him off and regains half guard.
Minasian controlling the pace.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Gomes is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes controlling Minasian's posture.
Gomes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Minasian is looking for a kimura here.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T9#
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Gomes pulls Minasian in to control the position.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Minasian
Gomes isn't going anywhere.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working. #T10#
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes prevents Minasian from improving position.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. #T11#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #T12#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Gomes is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Minasian wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Minasian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Minasian trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 44: Byczkiewicz vs Ander 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsabalala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomes pinned against the cage. Gomes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsabalala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Didier Tsabalala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsabalala throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsabalala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes advances to mount.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tsabalala has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tsabalala!
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes 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#
Tsabalala looks winded!#T2#
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Tsabalala is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsabalala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomes trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Gomes 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. #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.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsabalala tries to clinch #TD#
so Gomes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Gomes 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.
Gomes stands and throws Tsabalala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomes just content to control the position.
Tsabalala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsabalala is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gomes moves into full mount! #T1#
Gomes moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Gomes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tsabalala! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gomes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020

190 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs

190 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

Gordon

Gomes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gordon did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in BAK training inform me that Gomes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomes moves into full mount! Gordon won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (5) Gomes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Gomes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gordon wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes looking to control but Gordon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gomes passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (8) Gomes#T7#
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gordon's thigh. Gordon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gomes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #SUB#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gordon working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gordon can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes prevents Gordon from improving his position.#T10#
Gomes wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Well, if 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. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom. #T11#
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
Gomes trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Well, if 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. #T12##SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Gordon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Gomes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gordon is controlling Gomes's trapped leg to prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
Gordon is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 2429 p4p, 329 weight class) and Chief Seminole (ranked 5123 p4p, 561 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
21 yrs
180 lbs

181 cm
25 yrs
167 lbs

Gomes

Seminole

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chief Seminole!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Gomes moves into the clinch.
Gomes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seminole pulls his leg out and moves away.

Seminole moves into the clinch.
Gomes is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomes can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seminole is defending well.
Seminole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seminole is defending well.
Seminole is pressed up against the ropes. Gomes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seminole down to the mat. Seminole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Seminole takes the fight into the clinch.
Seminole wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Gomes can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seminole is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Gomes can't fight it off and eventually Seminole manages to take the fight to the floor. Gomes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Seminole

Seminole drops back looking for a leg! Gomes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomes manages to kick Seminole off! Seminole jumps back into Gomes's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Seminole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seminole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seminole told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Seminole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seminole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Seminole postures up.

Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seminole defends well.
Gomes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Seminole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seminole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Seminole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Seminole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seminole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes pushes down on Seminole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seminole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seminole is not content to let Gomes control the position.

Seminole looking for submissions off his back.

Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seminole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Seminole is trying to improve his position.
Seminole stops Gomes from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seminole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.

Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.

Seminole with the active half guard here but Gomes passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Seminole seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomes dominates the positioning.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Seminole!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (10) vs (2) Seminole
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seminole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Seminole is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Seminole sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Seminole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Seminole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Seminole.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (13) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely.
Seminole is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Seminole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes is trying to control. Seminole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
Seminole won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.

Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes is pressing down on Seminole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seminole is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Seminole actively working from the bottom here.

Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.

Seminole actively working from the bottom here.

Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole looks winded!
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Seminole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seminole for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes trying to control the action but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seminole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Seminole is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes wants to control but Seminole is keeping him busy.
Seminole is looking to get back to full guard here but Gomes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (16) vs (2) Seminole
Gomes taking a breather here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Seminole prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Seminole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seminole tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gomes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (18) vs (2) Seminole
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Seminole is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Seminole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Seminole regains half guard.

Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Seminole is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gomes controlling the action here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Seminole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (21) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seminole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Seminole from getting the reversal.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Seminole bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (21) vs (4) Seminole
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Seminole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seminole has Gomes in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (23) vs (4) Seminole
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Seminole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seminole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Seminole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Seminole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes trying to control but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Gomes stays in close to Seminole's body and controls the position.

Seminole looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (26) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Seminole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.
Seminole won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seminole tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.

Seminole looking for subs from the bottom but Gomes mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (29) vs (4) Seminole
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tries to control but Seminole wriggling away.
Gomes is really struggling to control Seminole but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
A very excited looking Ronaldo 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.

Event: GDL 24: Roughneck vs Stead
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Mild walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mild throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Mild didn't expect that.
Mild wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gomes manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Mild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gomes controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mild tries to improve his position but instead Gomes has taken his back! #SUB2#
Gomes is cranking Mild's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mild! He's tightened the choke and Mild is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GDL 14: Poika v Laden
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Phillips tests Gomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips lands the left hand.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Phillips throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Phillips circles away easily
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
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!
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Phillips is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Gomes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phillips looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phillips can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Gomes stalls from top position.#SUB#
Gomes has hold of Phillips's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phillips seems comfortable defending it but Gomes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phillips is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phillips is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gomes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 12: Fist v Von Mises
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Gomes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomes wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Megamedov tries to sprawl but Gomes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Megamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Megamedov defending well.
Megamedov is trying to control but can't.
Megamedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Megamedov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megamedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomes on the ground.
Gomes wants to control but Megamedov is keeping him busy.
Gomes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Megamedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Megamedov defending well.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Megamedov is working away.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Megamedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Megamedov.
Megamedov prevents Gomes from taking his back.
Megamedov tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.#T2#
Gomes wants to control the pace but Megamedov is squirming around nicely.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes trying to control but Megamedov is having none of it.
Gomes throws some wild stikes that Megamedov manages to avoid easily.
Megamedov wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes tries to control but Megamedov wriggling away.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gomes moves to the back position.
What can Megamedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Megamedov staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control.
I really don't envy Megamedov right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Megamedov staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control.
Gomes has the hooks in. Megamedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Megamedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gomes's arms.
Will Gomes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Megamedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gomes.
Megamedov is keeping busy.
Megamedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Megamedov showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gomes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Megamedov did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.#SUB2#
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Megamedov has a hand on Gomes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gomes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Megamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Megamedov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Megamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Megamedov is in real trouble.
Megamedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gomes.
Megamedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gomes trying to control.
What can Megamedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Gomes looking for the choke but no joy.
Gomes is looking to control Megamedov but Megamedov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Megamedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gomes.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Ronaldo Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Megamedov buck him off.
Megamedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gomes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Megamedov's body.
I really don't envy Megamedov right now.
Gomes controls the action.#SUB2#
Gomes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Megamedov is having to fend off submission attempts from Gomes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gomes doesn't have the hooks in though and Megamedov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Megamedov defends well.#SUB2#
Gomes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Megamedov rolls with it to try and escape but Gomes cranks on the arm and Megamedov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Harper shoots in but Gomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trey Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Harper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Harper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gomes is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harper is tapping! Great win for Gomes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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