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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between tankorno gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Theriot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gomi comes to the cage accompanied by tanrantula. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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190 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, tankorno gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Theriot!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theriot stuffs the takedown attempt from gomi. gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
gomi shoots in and bounces Theriot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Theriot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Theriot 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.
Theriot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
gomi preventing the sweep.
Theriot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Theriot controls gomi momentarily but gomi frees himself.
gomi preventing the sweep.
Theriot keeping moving, preventing gomi from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Theriot which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Theriot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theriot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as gomi sprawls well. gomi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theriot gets slowly back to his feet.
gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Theriot counters with a shoot takedown. gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tankorno gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gomi is trying to keep Theriot in close.
gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theriot is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gomi is trying to keep Theriot in close.
gomi wants to sweep here but Theriot controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theriot landing some decent shots from guard.
gomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theriot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theriot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Theriot won't allow gomi to sweep him here.
gomi keeping moving, preventing Theriot from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theriot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
gomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
gomi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
gomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theriot defends well.
Theriot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theriot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
gomi fails with the takedown
and Theriot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in gomi's guard now.
gomi is breathing heavily.
Theriot controls from within his opponent's guard.
gomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theriot throws a strike but gomi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
gomi prevents Theriot from getting back to his feet.
gomi preventing the sweep.
gomi passes into half guard.
Theriot is trying to stand.
Theriot wants to improve his position but gomi is controlling well.
gomi is looking to advance position but Theriot won't allow it.
Theriot is not content to let gomi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Theriot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theriot misses with a takedown attempt
and gomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
gomi is trying to control. Theriot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
gomi is working for a kimura but Theriot is defending it quite comfortably.
gomi wants to control but Theriot is keeping him busy.
Theriot trying to control from the bottom.
Theriot is staying active underneath gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
gomi stops Theriot from getting back to his feet.
gomi prevents Theriot from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
gomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theriot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theriot postures up and lands a big shot to gomi's brow.
Theriot landing with the ground and pound.
gomi wants to sweep here but Theriot controlling him for the moment.
Theriot trying to control the position from guard on top but gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gomi is trying to control the position but Theriot postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theriot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
gomi has his foot on Theriot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theriot works his way back into a safe position though.
gomi keeping moving, preventing Theriot from controlling successfully.
Theriot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with gomi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theriot throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Theriot trying to control but gomi is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gomi tries for a takedown but Theriot circles away easily
and Theriot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Theriot.
gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theriot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Theriot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theriot postures up.
Theriot connects with a couple of short punches.
Theriot with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Theriot stands up over gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Theriot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
gomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Theriot controls the pace.
gomi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Theriot thows a big elbow that misses.
gomi keeping moving, preventing Theriot from controlling successfully.
gomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theriot's guard.
Theriot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Theriot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gomi drops back looking for a leg! Theriot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theriot manages to kick gomi off! gomi jumps back into Theriot's guard.
gomi postures up.
Theriot wants to sweep but no luck.
Theriot keeping moving, preventing gomi from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theriot shoots in but gomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Theriot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Theriot counters with a shoot takedown. gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theriot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin Theriot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theriot is looking to work some ground and pound but gomi has wrist control.
gomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theriot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theriot stays in close to gomi's body and controls the position.
Theriot wants to control from the top but gomi keeps moving.
Theriot is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gomi 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gomi trying to keep a closed guard but Theriot is proving a slippery customer.
gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theriot.
Theriot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Theriot trying to control the position from guard on top but gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gomi has momentary wrist control but Theriot slips an elbow through the middle.
gomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
gomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gomi has momentary wrist control but Theriot slips an elbow through the middle.
gomi is trying to control the position but Theriot postures up.
Theriot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Theriot is working gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
gomi keeping moving, preventing Theriot from controlling successfully.
gomi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Theriot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. gomi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Theriot's back instead.
Theriot wants to control his opponent's hands but gomi gets his hands free.
gomi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Theriot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Theriot turns into gomi and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomi looking for a guillotine here but Theriot defends easily.
Theriot chips away with some ground and pound.
Theriot forces his way into half guard.
Theriot is nestled in close to gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
gomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
gomi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Theriot lands strikes from half guard.
Theriot working gomi over with strikes.
Theriot is thwarting gomi's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Theriot.
Theriot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theriot drops an elbow to the side of gomi's head.
Theriot winds up and cracks gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theriot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theriot throwing shots but gomi is blocking nicely.
Theriot winds up and cracks gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theriot is trying to control the action in half guard but gomi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
gomi is trying to maintain the position but Theriot is very close to passing his half guard.
Theriot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
tankorno gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin Theriot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theriot is nestled in close to gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Theriot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theriot 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Theriot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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