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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Grumppbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Grumppbell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Grumppbell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gomes stuffs the takedown attempt from Grumppbell. Grumppbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Grumppbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomes to the mat! Gomes manages to get full guard.
Gomes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grumppbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grumppbell won't allow Gomes to get back to his feet.
Grumppbell trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grumppbell.
Gomes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grumppbell wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grumppbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grumppbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Grumppbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grumppbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grumppbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grumppbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grumppbell's guard. Nice move by Gomes!
Grumppbell has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Grumppbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grumppbell pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grumppbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grumppbell trying to control the position.
Grumppbell working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Grumppbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grumppbell has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Grumppbell striking off his back but it's not causing Gomes any problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grumppbell controlling Gomes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to get up but he can't break Grumppbell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Grumppbell 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.
Grumppbell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grumppbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonard Grumppbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grumppbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Grumppbell throws a strike but Gomes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grumppbell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grumppbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grumppbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grumppbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grumppbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grumppbell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grumppbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grumppbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
Grumppbell throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grumppbell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes!
Grumppbell sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grumppbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grumppbell has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Grumppbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Grumppbell is looking for a triangle here but Gomes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grumppbell is trying to improve his position.
Grumppbell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Grumppbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grumppbell is defended easily by Gomes.
Gomes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grumppbell can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grumppbell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grumppbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grumppbell misses with a head shot. Gomes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grumppbell forces his way into half guard.
Grumppbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grumppbell is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
Grumppbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Grumppbell sits in half guard.
Grumppbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomes's head.
Grumppbell trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Grumppbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grumppbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grumppbell is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grumppbell throwing shots but Gomes is blocking nicely.
Carlos Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomes wants to get back to his feet.
Grumppbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomes's head.
Grumppbell is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Grumppbell works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes taking shots to the head.
Grumppbell wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Grumppbell misses with a head shot.
Grumppbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Grumppbell's attempts to control the action.
Grumppbell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Grumppbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grumppbell 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Grumppbell!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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