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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Errol Yves Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana has chosen Julma-Henri & Syrjäytyneet - Pimeessä Hapuilen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tatjaana Rakopaljaana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Errol Yves Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rakopaljaana gets back to full guard.
Gomez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rakopaljaana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rakopaljaana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rakopaljaana working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rakopaljaana is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Rakopaljaana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is chipping away with strikes.
Rakopaljaana takes a little break here. Gomez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gomez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakopaljaana tries to score with some ground and pound. Gomez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez seems a little lost for a moment, as Rakopaljaana dominates the positioning.
Rakopaljaana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakopaljaana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gomez is avoiding damage well.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana decides to stand back up. Rakopaljaana steps back and let's Gomez get back to his feet.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakopaljaana pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rakopaljaana scoring with strikes but Gomez is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rakopaljaana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rakopaljaana lands a nice shot to the head.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Rakopaljaana maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rakopaljaana cracks Gomez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Rakopaljaana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rakopaljaana unloading with bombs!
Rakopaljaana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gomez is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakopaljaana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana dominated that round.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakopaljaana swivels and escapes.
Rakopaljaana lands with a shot to the body.
Rakopaljaana forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.
Rakopaljaana works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana wants the takedown. Gomez is fighting it off but Rakopaljaana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomez's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakopaljaana distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rakopaljaana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rakopaljaana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Rakopaljaana landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gomez wants to control but Rakopaljaana postures up.
Rakopaljaana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakopaljaana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rakopaljaana stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rakopaljaana moves into the clinch successfully.
Rakopaljaana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rakopaljaana passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rakopaljaana not doing much here.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakopaljaana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana 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! This is the final round!
Rakopaljaana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rakopaljaana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Errol Yves Gomez has been cut.
Rakopaljaana gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Rakopaljaana - that landed with a thud.
Rakopaljaana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gomez takes a shot to the head.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rakopaljaana has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rakopaljaana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rakopaljaana lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez trying to remain calm as Rakopaljaana controls from the top position.
Gomez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rakopaljaana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Rakopaljaana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez trying to remain calm as Rakopaljaana controls from the top position.
Rakopaljaana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakopaljaana controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rakopaljaana is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gomez's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tatjaana Rakopaljaana.
Jab by Rakopaljaana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rakopaljaana punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rakopaljaana catches Gomez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rakopaljaana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rakopaljaana lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand.
Errol Yves Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Rakopaljaana.
Errol Yves Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakopaljaana lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rakopaljaana 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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