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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lankari's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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177 cm
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142 lbs
17 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 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
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez rushes Lankari and presses him up against the cage.
Lankari is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Lankari back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Lankari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomez pushes Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari avoiding damage.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Lankari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lankari somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari misses with a double jab.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankari is defended easily by Gomez.
Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Gomez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lankari quickly recovers to half guard.
Lankari is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lankari controlling the position for now.
Lankari kicks off Gomez and gets to his feet.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankari is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Lankari drops back down to his feet.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez clinches.
Lankari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lankari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lankari has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lankari can turn it around.
Gomez avoiding damage.
Lankari can't get the takedown.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lankari's efforts to push away.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankari, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lankari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomez uses from the top position.
Lankari trying to control the position.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Lankari moved away.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Lankari avoids them all with ease.
Gomez takes one on the button.
Gomez pushes Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankari backwards.
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!
Lankari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Gomez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lankari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez trying to stall but Lankari improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Gomez 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.
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Lankari in a clinch.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lankari on the side of the head.
Gomez clinches.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez drives through and clinches with Lankari against the cage.
Lankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez darts in and clinches Lankari up against the cage.
Lankari being controlled against the cage.
Gaspar Gomez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lankari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
Lankari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari looking to stall.
Gomez pushes Lankari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankari can do to turn this around?
Lankari has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
Hans Lankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Lankari shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomez has Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez instigates a clinch.
Lankari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez forces Lankari back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gomez lands a shot to the body.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lankari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez wants to get up but he can't break Lankari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lankari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez stands up from Lankari's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Lankari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomez feints a jab promting Lankari to slip. Gomez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lankari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Lankari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent Lankari's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Gomez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez forces Lankari back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez manages to pull guard.
Lankari looking to pass the guard.
Lankari wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Lankari passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
Lankari is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
Lankari stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
Gaspar Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez pushes Lankari off and gets back to his feet.
Lankari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Lankari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lankari tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez is trying to trip Lankari. He has hold of a leg but Lankari is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gomez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankari is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lankari's guard.
Lankari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lankari is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lankari is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomez.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaspar Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Lankari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaspar Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspar Gomez!
Gaspar Gomez gave a mention to Just Fight (Everything 8$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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