PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 1693 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 277 p4p, 274 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sol Fitzsimmons enters the cage!

Gomes
vs
Fitzsimmons

190 cm
34
211
16 - 10 - 1

187 cm
38
215
27 - 22 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Fantasy Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

Gomes moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomes blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.