PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 388 p4p, 234 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 62 p4p, 38 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Schwartz Gomez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gomez
vs
Jempsa

188 cm
34
184
23 - 13 - 0

170 cm
30
170
23 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jempsa moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Jempsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomez lunges at Jempsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jempsa's hand.
Jempsa jabs at Gomez's body.
Jempsa moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Jempsa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomez to the ground. Jempsa is now in Gomez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Gomez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jempsa.
Jempsa is looking for the big counter here.
Gomez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jempsa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa stalks Gomez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomez's face. Gomez staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomez pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa drags him back down.
Gomez trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jempsa swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Gomez.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jempsa.
Jempsa is putting a hurting on Gomez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
Jempsa scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands an elbow.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jempsa is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.

Jempsa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez is trying to buck Jempsa off.
Gomez is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jempsa looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jempsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jempsa's head.
Jempsa ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a right hand.

It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.
Gomez misses with a jab to the body

and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jempsa is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Gomez feints and then cracks Jempsa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jempsa down.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jempsa's head.

Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gomez pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez cracks Jempsa with a good jab.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gomez stalks Jempsa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jempsa's face. Jempsa staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.

Jempsa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomez's guard now, I'm sure.

Gomez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jempsa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jempsa's elbow.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Gomez breaks the clinch.
Jempsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomez!

Gomez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Jempsa with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.

Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jempsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jempsa is controlling him.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jempsa. Those never looked like landing.
Jempsa slips under a jab.
Gomez tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Jempsa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.

Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Gomez is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head.
Jempsa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Jempsa down.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.

Gomez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Jempsa looking for a takedown.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Gomez gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jempsa can do to turn this around?
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Jempsa misses with a looping right.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez defending well as Jempsa loads up on a big left hand.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Good shot there by Gomez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

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