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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Gomez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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199 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Daddy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Gomez! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daddy wants it to stay on the feet. Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daddy as he avoids it easily. Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Daddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Big Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Gomez. Oh, that's a big right hand from Daddy and Gomez goes tumbling to the canvas! Daddy follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Joey Gomez has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daddy pulls his head out easily. Daddy trying to control from half guard but Gomez is working away. Gomez wants to get back to full guard. Gomez controlling the position well. Daddy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Daddy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomez has given up his back. Will we see Daddy going for some submissions?
Gomez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gomez is trying to break free.
Daddy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gomez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Daddy. Gomez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Daddy's guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
Gomez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomez has managed to get both his arms back between Daddy's legs - danger averted. Gomez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Daddy keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully. Daddy keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass. Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Daddy works a leg free and moves into half guard. Daddy seems to be working for a kimura but Gomez defends the submission attempt. Gomez is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomez tries to get to full guard but Daddy has control of the leg. Gomez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomez. Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daddy defends well. Daddy looking to pass the guard. Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Daddy pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomez can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daddy prevents Gomez from improving his position. Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy. Daddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Daddy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Daddy wants to take Gomez's back here but Gomez is holding on to an arm, himself 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joey Gomez's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez gets a double leg takedown into Daddy's guard. Gomez trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom. Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Daddy is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Daddy moves into full mount! Gomez won't be happy about that! Gomez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daddy fails to advance to Gomez's back. Daddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daddy is working away from the top position though. Daddy passes to side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gomez prevents Daddy from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daddy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomez! Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gomez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gomez has given up his back here. Will Daddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Daddy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gomez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gomez for a finish. Daddy trying to control. Daddy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gomez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. I really don't envy Gomez right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daddy not allowing Gomez to control his hands. Daddy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Gomez is trying to break free.
Gomez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Gomez staying busy and making it hard for Daddy to control. Daddy doesn't have the hooks in and Gomez manages to turn into his guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position. Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Daddy is looking to sweep but instead, Gomez has passed into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daddy won't allow Gomez to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomez. Daddy moves into full guard.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gomez has Daddy pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daddy wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gomez wants to sweep but no luck. Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gomez is looking for a triangle but Daddy pushes his legs off easily.
Daddy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daddy passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Joey Gomez's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt. Gomez goes for a double leg but Daddy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daddy continues to drive forward. Gomez shoots in but no luck this time. A little feinted left hand from Daddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Big Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Gomez. Gomez shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Daddy, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Daddy against the cage but Daddy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gomez shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well. Daddy lands a lovely overhand right. Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Daddy cracks Gomez with a big right hand and Gomez goes down!
Gomez is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daddy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gomez has an active guard here but Daddy has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well. Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gomez is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gomez wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy.
Daddy 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. Gomez is looking to get to half guard. Gomez tries to lock up and control but Daddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Daddy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daddy 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.
Gomez is working to get back to half guard.
Daddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape. Gomez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Daddy passes to side control. Daddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomez's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daddy is working to tighten his grip on Gomez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gomez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Daddy is really squeezing tight and eventually Gomez passes out! Daddy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Big Daddy! Big Daddy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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
51% |
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