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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Omori!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Omori which made him look bad.
Omori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Omori tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez looking to finish Omori with some ground and pound. This is bad for Omori!
Gonzalez looking to secure an arm triangle but Omori defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Omori tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Omori is bucking up trying to escape but Gonzalez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Omori is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez's attempts to control the action.
Omori wants to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gonzalez unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez landing strikes from the mount.
Omori wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Omori looks a forlorn figure.
Omori wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gonzalez with shots to the head and body - Omori looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzalez has control of Omori's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Omori regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Omori can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gonzalez dominating with strikes here.
Gonzalez lands a big shot there that rocks Omori but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Omori to control.
Omori in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gonzalez cracks Omori with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez working Omori over with strikes here.
Omori in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Omori is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Omori tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Omori can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gonzalez dominated that round.
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.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Omori circles away.
Omori closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Omori pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Omori sprawls well.
Omori instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Omori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Omori as Gonzalez shoots in.
Omori fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Omori.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Juan Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Omori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Omori is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura but Omori is defending well.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Omori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Omori won't allow it.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omori can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez tries to break free but Omori pushes him back against the cage.
Omori wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Omori circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Omori as Gonzalez shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Omori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omori pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omori rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori gets the takedown into side control.
Omori wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Omori advances nicely into full mount.
Omori is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Omori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Omori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Omori moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Omori keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Omori has the dominant position.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Omori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Omori is having none of it.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Omori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Omori is now in Gonzalez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omori advances to half guard.
Omori wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Omori tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Omori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Omori lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Omori!
Omori wants to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Omori misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Omori to his feet.
Gonzalez lands a high kick!
Omori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Omori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omori, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Omori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
Omori moves into the clinch.
Omori wants a takedown but no success here.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Omori.
Omori has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omori tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Omori circles away.
Omori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omori off to one side.
Omori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez looking to score a takedown here. Omori is defending well but Gonzalez drives through and ends up in Omori's guard.
Gonzalez postures up in Omori's guard and throws a big left but Omori blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Omori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Omori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Omori tries to buck Gonzalez off but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omori keeps working.
Gonzalez decides to stand back up. Gonzalez steps back and let's Omori get back to his feet.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Omori's half guard.
Gonzalez drops an elbow to the side of Omori's head.
Omori wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omori.
Omori trying to control the position.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzalez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Omori, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Omori is trying to defend but Gonzalez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonzalez tries to stand and escape but Omori is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gonzalez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omori darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
Omori is looking for a takedown.
Omori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into Omori's guard.
Omori keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Omori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
Omori is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez trying to control but Omori is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omori is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Omori working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Omori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omori trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez drops back looking for a leg! Omori is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omori manages to kick Gonzalez off! Gonzalez jumps back into Omori's guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Omori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juan Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gonzalez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Omori circles away easily
and Omori counters with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Omori moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez gets caught napping as Omori dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzalez manages to retain guard.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Omori defends it easily.
Omori passes into half guard.
Omori wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Omori is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Omori isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Omori passes into side control.
Omori has hold of Gonzalez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gonzalez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Omori cranks the arm and Gonzalez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gonzalez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Omori!
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RATING
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