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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Augusto (ranked 3372 p4p, 355 weight class) and Eddie Gomez (ranked 5119 p4p, 465 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Gomez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Augusto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez 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.
Augusto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Augusto is pulling down on Gomez's head to control his posture.
Augusto wants to sweep but no luck.
Augusto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Augusto is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Augusto gets caught napping as Gomez dives in and scores a takedown. Augusto manages to retain guard.
Gomez is fighting to break Augusto's control of his arms but Augusto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Augusto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is pushing down on Augusto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augusto is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augusto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augusto sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augusto defends it well.
Gomez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is looking to improve his position.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augusto sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez prevents Augusto from improving his position.
Gomez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Augusto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augusto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Augusto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez is working for a kimura but Augusto is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gomez dominated that round.
That's time! Augusto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomez trying to mount his opponent but Augusto defends it.
Augusto is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
Augusto trying to control but Gomez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augusto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Augusto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eddie Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Augusto is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Augusto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Augusto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
Augusto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomez stops Augusto from standing up.
Augusto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Augusto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augusto keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Augusto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augusto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augusto moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Augusto throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Augusto is looking to get back to his feet here but Gomez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Augusto's back.
Augusto fending off the submission attempt from Gomez.
Augusto trying to control the hands but Gomez won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gomez 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!
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Augusto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Augusto is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augusto defends it well.
Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
Augusto is looking to control Gomez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augusto avoid being mounted?
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Augusto trying to control here.
Augusto is trying is best to control the position here.
Augusto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augusto sees it coming and defends easily.
Augusto actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Augusto is defending well.
Gomez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Augusto defend it? Gomez steps over the head and cranks it - Augusto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Gomez!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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