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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat. And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that. Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gomez works to advance to full mount. Yamamoto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Yamamoto is looking to improve his position but Gomez isn't that keen on the idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamamoto keeps trying to improve his position.#T1# Gomez looking to control and managing it successfully. Yamamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU# Gomez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomez. Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gomez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU# Gomez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yamamoto to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad. Yamamoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gomez tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily#CL2# and Yamamoto counters by clinching up. #BC# Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Gomez throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease. Yamamoto tries to counter with a clinch but Gomez shakes him off and moves away. Gomez is breathing heavily.#TD# Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Gomez wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is defending well. #SUB2# Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2# Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. This has been an exciting period of action! Yamamoto tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Gomez dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.#TD# Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamamoto to the mat! Yamamoto manages to get full guard. Gomez throws a strike but Yamamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2# Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Yamamoto advances to half guard. Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Yamamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Yamamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.#T1# Gomez is trying to stand.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamamoto is working away from the top position though. Gomez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2# Yamamoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gomez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yamamoto, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB# Gomez has gone for a leg lock! Yamamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomez's guard.#REVB# Yamamoto forces his way into half guard. Gomez connecting with a few gentle strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Alejandro Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2# Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gomez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Gomez trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg. #SUB2# Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well. #SUB2# Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# Gomez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there. Gomez pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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! #R3# Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Gomez forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches. Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around? Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD# Gomez pulls guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Yamamoto has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamamoto's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Yamamoto has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though. Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground. Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Gomez slips nicely into half guard. Gomez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gomez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily. Gomez slips a nice elbow through Yamamoto's hands, connecting with Yamamoto's forehead.#SUB# Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Gomez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU# Gomez decides to stand and escape the position. Gomez feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Gomez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.#T4##TD# Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.#SUB2# Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gomez advances to half guard. Gomez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yamamoto! Gomez controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gomez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight! Alejandro 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Gomez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Gomez darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage. Foley takes a shot to the head. #TD2# Gomez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foley is trying to keep an underhook but Gomez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Foley trying to control here.
Foley is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomez from advancing position. Foley is staying active underneath Gomez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though. Still in half guard, Gomez seems content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foley wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it. Foley keeps control of the position for the meantime. Gomez is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.#T1# Gomez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foley defending well though. Gomez stops Foley from getting back to his feet.
Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Foley is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Foley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Gomez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomez lands in his opponent's guard. Gomez wants to stand but Foley is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# Foley has momentary wrist control but Gomez slips an elbow through the middle. Foley working a defensive guard here.
Gomez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Foley trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
#ES# Foley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gomez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Foley tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
#T3# Foley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomez to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Foley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Foley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomez. Gomez is putting a hurting on Foley here, landing some big shots from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foley wants to control but Gomez postures up. Gomez landing strikes. Gomez advances to full mount. #SUB2# Gomez wants to finish this one by submission but Foley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gomez. #T4# Gomez controlling the position easily from mount. Gomez lands a heavy elbow. Foley tries to hold on but Gomez pushes him away. Gomez tries to control but Foley wriggling away. Foley wants to control but Gomez is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gomez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foley wants to hold on but Gomez pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Gomez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Gomez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC2# Foley is rocked!#SUB2# Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Foley is defending well. Oh Foley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2# Gomez stands up. Gomez lands with a good body shot. Foley seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2# Gomez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gomez tries to move to mount but Foley blocks the move with his legs. Gomez working the ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Gomez taking a breather here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Let's hope that Gomez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2# Gomez decides to stand back up. Gomez steps back and let's Foley get back to his feet.#T1##TD2# Gomez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foley is trying to defend but Gomez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gomez wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it. Foley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB# Foley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily. Alejandro Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomez in particular looking to stall. Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2# Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Foley is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard. Gomez lands strikes from half guard. Gomez not doing much here.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Gomez wants to pass to mount but Foley is defending the position. Gomez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foley's head. Gomez is keen to just control but Foley is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Gomez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gomez working away.#T4# Foley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foley keeps working. Foley being controlled for a moment. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gomez.#SU2# Gomez decides to stand back up. Gomez wants to clinch but Foley slips to the side and Foley counters with a two punch combo. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foley's half guard. Foley looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Gomez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foley did well to prevent Gomez getting side control. Foley keeps control of the position for the meantime. Foley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foley pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.
Foley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Further stalling from Foley.#T1# Foley looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gomez is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gomez throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Gomez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Foley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gomez is looking to advance position but Foley won't allow it. Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though. Foley wants to get back to his feet. Foley controlling the position for now.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Gomez scores with a takedown into Foley's guard.#T3# Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2# Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Gomez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Nice strikes from Gomez there. Foley wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gomez controlling the action here. #SU2# Gomez stands up from half guard. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# Gomez crunches a lovely knee into Foley's ribcage. Foley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Foley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2# Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2# Gomez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foley to the mat! Foley manages to get full guard. Israel Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alejandro Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Foley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Alejandro Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gomez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Gomez!
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