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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romario Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan DiCaprio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 cm
23
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Romario Gomez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan DiCaprio! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DiCaprio. Gomez is looking for a counter combo. Gomez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. DiCaprio throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily. Gomez is looking for a counter combo. Gomez ducks under a wild hook from DiCaprio. DiCaprio throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot. Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter. DiCaprio misses with an uppercut
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has DiCaprio backing up. DiCaprio nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes. DiCaprio looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range. Gomez is looking for a counter combo. Gomez ducks right into an uppercut from DiCaprio. DiCaprio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. DiCaprio throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a solid body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DiCaprio loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch. Gomez throws a big counter combination but DiCaprio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. DiCaprio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively. Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter. DiCaprio throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Gomez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. DiCaprio lands a lovely overhand right. DiCaprio misses with a straight right. Gomez moves out of range as DiCaprio strikes. DiCaprio throws a hook but Gomez blocks it. DiCaprio throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily. DiCaprio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A jab from DiCaprio misses. Gomez throws a big counter combination but DiCaprio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nathan DiCaprio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DiCaprio. A jab from DiCaprio misses. DiCaprio throws a right hand that misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has DiCaprio backing up. DiCaprio nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes. DiCaprio throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot. Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter. Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiCaprio. DiCaprio misses with a left hand and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. DiCaprio will be more careful next time no doubt. DiCaprio misses with a hook
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has DiCaprio backing up. DiCaprio nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. DiCaprio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. DiCaprio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez. Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gomez avoids the body shot from DiCaprio.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice body punch from DiCaprio. Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. DiCaprio swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has DiCaprio backing up. DiCaprio nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes. DiCaprio swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings DiCaprio. DiCaprio looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range. Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. DiCaprio swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gomez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. DiCaprio tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage. DiCaprio has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DiCaprio tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position. DiCaprio tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position. DiCaprio wants to break the clinch but can't.
DiCaprio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gomez lands an elbow just above DiCaprio 's eye. Gomez has DiCaprio pressed against the cage, preventing DiCaprio from circling away and getting back to striking at range. DiCaprio tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage. DiCaprio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gomez prevents DiCaprio from breaking the clinch. Gomez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Nathan DiCaprio has been cut. Gomez has DiCaprio pressed against the cage, preventing DiCaprio from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gomez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DiCaprio is rocked! A nice glancing elbow lands by Gomez. DiCaprio is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him? Gomez pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns DiCaprio! Gomez unloads with more strikes and DiCaprio sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romario Gomez!
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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
48% |
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