PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Jagerkokov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gomez
vs
Jagerkokov

180 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

169 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Jagerkokov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tito Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Jagerkokov's body. Jagerkokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
It looked like Gomez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tito Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Jagerkokov on that attempt.
Gomez throws a big counter combination but Jagerkokov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jagerkokov looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Jagerkokov darts in looking for a takedown but Gomez gets double underhooks and turns Jagerkokov into the cage.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jagerkokov dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Gomez both land. Nice combination.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Jagerkokov moved away.
Jagerkokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gomez finds it's target.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jagerkokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jagerkokov.
It seemed like Jagerkokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jagerkokov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Gomez tries to bum rush Jagerkokov with a series of wild strikes but Jagerkokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Gomez.

Jagerkokov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
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!
Jagerkokov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jagerkokov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Jagerkokov from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jagerkokov stops Gomez from standing up.
Jagerkokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagerkokov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Jagerkokov passes to full mount!
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Jagerkokov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.

Jagerkokov looking to secure an arm triangle but Gomez defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jagerkokov throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Jagerkokov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape.
Gomez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Jagerkokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jagerkokov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jagerkokov trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jagerkokov is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez tries to kick Jagerkokov off but Jagerkokov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jagerkokov trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Jagerkokov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gomez!
Jagerkokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gomez bucks Jagerkokov off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jagerkokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jagerkokov somewhat.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jagerkokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito 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.

Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Jagerkokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Gomez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jagerkokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagerkokov off to one side.
Tito Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
A nice combination there by Gomez.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jagerkokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jagerkokov can do to turn this around?
Gomez throws a right hand that Jagerkokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Jagerkokov also avoids with ease.
Jagerkokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jagerkokov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
Emil Jagerkokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jagerkokov trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well.
Jagerkokov is breathing heavily.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Jagerkokov wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov uses his free foot to push down on Gomez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomez.
Jagerkokov avoids the attempt from Gomez to control.
Jagerkokov tries to control but Gomez wriggling away.
Gomez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Jagerkokov seems content to control.
Jagerkokov is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jagerkokov is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Gomez is not content to let Jagerkokov control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jagerkokov is looking to advance position but Gomez won't allow it.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez is in trouble now - Jagerkokov has advanced to mount!
Jagerkokov controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jagerkokov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape.
Gomez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jagerkokov has control of Gomez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jagerkokov tries to control but Gomez wriggling away.
Jagerkokov prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
Jagerkokov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jagerkokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jagerkokov prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
Jagerkokov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is working to get back to half guard.
Gomez tries to hold on but Jagerkokov postures up.
Jagerkokov tries to control but Gomez wriggling away.

Jagerkokov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gomez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gomez shrugs it off.
Gomez tries to hold on but Jagerkokov pushes him away.
Jagerkokov controlling his opponent.

Jagerkokov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gomez is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Jagerkokov!
The defeated Tito Gomez had this to say: 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.