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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX as his entrance music. Gaspar Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valko Dragov's chin.
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180 cm
26
158 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gomez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dragov counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt. Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot. Gomez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragov. Dragov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it. Gomez throws a series of punches but Dragov avoids them all with ease. Gomez checks the leg kick. Dragov dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Dragov circles away.
Dragov misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gomez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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! Dragov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov. Gomez is looking to clinch. Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Dragov. Gomez slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dragov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Dragov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dragov shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gomez takes the fight into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dragov has picked Gomez up - he's going for a ride! Dragov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Gomez keeping hold of Dragov's head, controlling as best he can. Gomez is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dragov working Gomez over with strikes. Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragov. Gomez wants to get back to his feet. Dragov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. This has been an exciting period of action! Dragov with the ground and pound but Gomez uses the opportunity to regain guard. Dragov connects with a couple of short punches. Gomez keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gomez wants to stand up but Dragov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dragov stops Gomez from standing up. Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Dragov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gomez kicks off Dragov and gets to his feet. Gomez clinches. Dragov can't get the takedown.
Dragov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez is looking to clinch. The fighters circling - Dragov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dragov misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Dragov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dragov tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it. Gomez wants to clinch up but Dragov keeps it at a distance. Dragov swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Dragov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away. Dragov misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely. Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragov moves away. Dragov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez. Dragov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout. Gomez closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dragov is looking to control Gomez's arms but Gomez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragov has his back to the cage. Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Dragov pushes him off. Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Dragov backpedaling.
Dragov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gomez tries to clinch up. Dragov has a takedown stuffed. Dragov loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Gomez 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.
Dragov misses with a few strikes there.
Dragov misses with a leg kick. Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragov. Dragov misses the body punch and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragov is rocked! Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Dragov blocks it.
Dragov looking to slow down the pace here. Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gomez tries to clinch but Dragov is having none of it. Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Gomez wants to clinch. Dragov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dragov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dragov wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well. Gomez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dragov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dragov wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dragov looking to pass the guard. Dragov throws an elbow that misses. Gomez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dragov's guard. Nice move by Gomez! Dragov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dragov tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragov is on top in guard.
Gomez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dragov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragov is pushing down on Gomez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragov has managed to sneak the leg through. Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragov.
Gomez gets full guard. Dragov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dragov pushes down on Gomez's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dragov works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dragov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Dragov tries to control but Gomez wriggling away. Dragov 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.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dragov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape. Dragov is in the full mount, landing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragov throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily. Dragov closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Dragov pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gomez forces Dragov back against the cage and clinches. Dragov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dragov keeps the fight on the outside. Dragov fails to land the takedown. Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A jab from Gomez does it's job there. Dragov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Dragov keeps it at a distance. Gomez throws a body punch but Dragov moves out of range. Dragov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragov somewhat. Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov. Gomez tries to clinch there but Dragov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick by Gomez - that's a beauty! Dragov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gomez can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaspar Gomez! An out of breath and clearly excited Gaspar Gomez thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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