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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Gonzalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximo Gonzalo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bomber did well to prevent Gonzalo getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalo pulls his head out easily.
Bomber is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalo.
Gonzalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bomber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bomber looking for submissions off his back.
Bomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalo pulls his head out easily.
Bomber with the active half guard here but Gonzalo passes nicely into side control.
Gonzalo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bomber tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalo pulls his head out easily.
Bomber is breathing heavily.
Bomber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzalo is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalo is working for a kimura but Bomber is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomber defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo seems to be working for a kimura but Bomber defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalo thows a huge punch but Bomber dodges it nicely.
Gonzalo uses his free foot to push down on Bomber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bomber.
Bomber avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gonzalo.
Bomber is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalo's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalo with good strikes from the mount here!
Gonzalo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bomber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gonzalo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bomber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bomber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bomber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalo counters with a leg kick.
Gonzalo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bomber to the mat! Bomber manages to get full guard.
Gonzalo trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomber is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gonzalo escapes and throws Bomber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomber being controlled for a moment.
Bomber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalo trying to control the action but Bomber is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Gonzalo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonzalo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bomber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzalo working the body and head with strikes.
Gonzalo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bomber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bomber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonzalo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bomber looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gonzalo passes into side control!
Gonzalo tries for a kimura but Bomber is defending well.
Gonzalo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bomber to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bomber enables Gonzalo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bomber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalo trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Gonzalo postures up in Bomber's guard and throws a big left but Bomber blocks it.
Gonzalo wants to control from the top but Bomber keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomber is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzalo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bomber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bomber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gonzalo has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bomber tries to buck Gonzalo off but Gonzalo is having none of it.
Gonzalo tries for a kimura but Bomber is defending well.
Gonzalo decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bomber misses with a takedown
and Gonzalo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonzalo trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalo defends it easily.
Gonzalo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bomber's head.
Gonzalo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzalo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bomber looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalo defends easily.
Gonzalo forces his way into half guard.
Gonzalo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bomber!
Bomber is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bomber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bomber shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Gonzalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bomber fails with the takedown
and Gonzalo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bomber's guard.
Gonzalo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bomber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalo defends it easily.
Gonzalo trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalo defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalo throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalo trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Gonzalo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bomber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomber is retaining full guard.
Gonzalo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzalo gets to his feet - Bomber follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bomber with a poor takedown
and Gonzalo counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Bomber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo is putting a hurting on Bomber here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bomber is being controlled here.
Bomber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzalo's best efforts.
Gonzalo seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalo not doing much here.
Bomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalo pulls his head out easily.
Gonzalo seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bomber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalo is keen to just control but Bomber is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gonzalo seems to be working for a kimura but Bomber defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalo is looking for a kimura but Bomber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzalo to get the leverage.
Bomber moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomber is looking for a triangle but Gonzalo pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalo scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximo Gonzalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalo wants to control from the top but Bomber keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bomber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Gonzalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Gonzalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximo Gonzalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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