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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conny Kofot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Conny Kofot was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
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185 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conny Kofot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofot misses with a low kick.
Kofot lands with a kick to the temple. Gomez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Rafael Gomez has been cut.
Kofot misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kofot.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kofot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kofot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kofot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kofot scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kofot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kofot tries to stand but Gomez is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Kofot defends easily.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kofot thows a big elbow that misses.
Kofot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gomez tries for a takedown but Kofot circles away easily
and Kofot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kofot!
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!
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kofot counters with a single leg into guard. Gomez didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomez is proving hard to escape from.
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kofot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kofot wants to get up but he can't break Gomez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kofot is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kofot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kofot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gomez is staying active underneath Kofot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Kofot connects with a nice short shot to Gomez's temple.
Gomez wants to control but Kofot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Kofot controlling him for the moment.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kofot defends well.
Gomez is working an open guard so Kofot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofot!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kofot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofot misses with a head kick.
Kofot throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Kofot finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kofot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kofot lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Kofot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conny Kofot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gomez'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.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Kofot counters with a big head kick but Gomez shrugs it off.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kofot swivels and escapes.
Conny Kofot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofot throws the kick towards the body but Gomez avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gomez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice sprawl there from Kofot as Gomez shoots in.
Kofot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Kofot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gomez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kofot counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kofot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Kofot counters with a two punch combo.
Rafael Gomez's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kofot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofot lands a head kick. Gomez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kofot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kofot.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Kofot counters with a big head kick but Gomez shrugs it off.
Rafael Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomez showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is working for a kimura but Kofot is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stops Kofot from getting back to his feet.
Gomez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kofot defending well though.
Kofot wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Kofot dodges it nicely.
Kofot tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Kofot is defending well.
Kofot has one foot on Gomez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kofot throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kofot throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.
Gomez shoots in and bounces Kofot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kofot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Kofot wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conny Kofot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gomez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gomez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kofot's guard.
Gomez prevents Kofot from getting back to his feet.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez throws a strike but Kofot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kofot wanted to stand there but Gomez had control of the position.
Kofot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kofot has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Rafael Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kofot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kofot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofot wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kofot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kofot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kofot is looking to stand up but Gomez won't let him.
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kofot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kofot defends well.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is working an open guard so Kofot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kofot tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kofot.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kofot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kofot stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kofot counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofot breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kofot.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Kofot circles away easily
and Kofot counters with a head kick. That will keep Gomez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Kofot sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofot throws a one two combo.
Kofot throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Kofot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kofot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Kofot controlling him for the moment.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez controls Kofot momentarily but Kofot frees himself.
Kofot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez has his foot on Kofot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kofot works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Kofot pushes his legs off easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kofot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofot lands a jab-cross combination.
Kofot has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conny Kofot.
I've got Kofot 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conny Kofot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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