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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spike Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spike Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Erickson didn't expect that.
Erickson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes postures up.
Erickson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Erickson controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Spike Gomes.
Gomes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Erickson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Erickson.
Erickson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Erickson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Spike Gomes.
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into Erickson's guard.
Gomes is pushing down on Erickson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Erickson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Erickson is working away.
Gomes passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Gomes goes for an armbar but Erickson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Erickson.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erickson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Erickson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erickson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Erickson drops back looking for a leg! Gomes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomes manages to kick Erickson off! Erickson jumps back into Gomes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Gomes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Erickson gets caught flat footed, as Gomes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erickson tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes trying to control the position but Erickson is working away.
Gomes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erickson keeps working.
Gomes wants to stand but Erickson has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson controls the position for a moment.
Gomes trying to control the action but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Gomes working away.
Erickson is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Erickson wants to control but Gomes postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gomes gets a double leg takedown into Erickson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes advances position into side control!
Gomes in the domination position with Erickson hanging on.
Gomes wants to control but Erickson is keeping him busy.
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes working away.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Erickson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson can't do much from the bottom here.
Erickson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Erickson tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Erickson is breathing heavily.
Gomes trying to control the action but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Spike Gomes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Erickson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomes defends it nicely.
Erickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomes swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Gomes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gomes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erickson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erickson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erickson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomes dominates the positioning.
Spike Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erickson tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.
Erickson pushes Gomes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gomes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erickson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes tries for a kimura but Erickson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson is looking for a sweep.
Gomes working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Erickson is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erickson, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Erickson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Erickson is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Erickson is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Erickson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Erickson shrugs it off.
Erickson regains half guard.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Erickson is working away.
Erickson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Erickson controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erickson keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomes passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to stand but Gomes has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gomes tries to control but Erickson wriggling away.
Erickson wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes has control of Erickson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Erickson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Erickson regains half guard.
Martin Erickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spike Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes blocks the strikes from Erickson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spike Gomes!
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