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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gannicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Gomes (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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138 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Gannicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomes trying to control the action but Gannicus is working from the bottom.
Gomes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gannicus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomes.
Gomes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gannicus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gannicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gannicus has wrist control.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gannicus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomes cracks Gannicus with a solid left hand.
Gomes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gannicus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gannicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gannicus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gannicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gannicus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Gomes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gannicus lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gannicus!
Gannicus thows a body kick. Gomes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gannicus throws a head kick that Gomes semi-blocks.
Gannicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carlos Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Gannicus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gomes looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes misses with a combination
and Gannicus counters with a body kick.
Gannicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gannicus scores with a push kick.
Gannicus doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomes circles away.
Gannicus connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Gannicus.
Gannicus tries to clinch up but Gomes circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Gannicus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gannicus scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Gannicus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomes lands in his opponent's guard.
Gomes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gannicus's head.
Gomes throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gannicus controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomes postures up in Gannicus's guard and throws a big left but Gannicus blocks it.
Gannicus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gannicus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gannicus keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Gannicus blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Gannicus blocks nicely.
Carlos Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes landing with the ground and pound.
Gomes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gannicus has wrist control.
Gomes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Gannicus blocks nicely.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gannicus keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gomes landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gannicus.
Gannicus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomes.
Some bone on bone action there as Gannicus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gannicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gomes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gannicus is looking to escape.
Gannicus is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gomes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gomes there.
Gomes lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gannicus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gannicus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomes.
Gomes lands with a punch from half guard.
Gannicus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Gannicus defends it.
Gomes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Gomes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes working over Gannicus with some ground and pound. Gannicus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Gomes there.
Gomes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gannicus defending well though.
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gannicus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gannicus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gannicus defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Gannicus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Gomes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gannicus's head.
Gomes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gomes looks to land a strike but Gannicus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gomes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gomes distracts Gannicus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gannicus has wrist control.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gannicus is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Gomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gomes!
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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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