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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Firminho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Firminho misses
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Firminho slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firminho thinks about countering with a body kick.
Firminho tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
#CL2#
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
Jose Firminho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peralta Gomez.
Gomez is pushing Firminho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Firminho is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Firminho wants to break free but Gomez has control.
#T1#
Gomez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Firminho pulls guard successfully.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Firminho.
Firminho trying to control the position.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Firminho 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.
Firminho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Firminho wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Firminho gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gomez tries to keep at a distance but Firminho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Firminho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Firminho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Firminho tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firminho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Firminho sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Firminho tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Firminho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Firminho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Firminho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Firminho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firminho is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Firminho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Gomez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firminho to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Firminho as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks winded!
Firminho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firminho gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Firminho moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peralta Gomez dominated that round.
That's time! Firminho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firminho's waist but Firminho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Firminho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Firminho. #ES2#
Gomez kicks Firminho off and gets to his feet.
Jose Firminho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peralta Gomez.#CL2#
Gomez instigates a clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Firminho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Firminho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomez.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez throws a hook but Firminho blocks it.
Firminho is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firminho slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gomez is breathing heavily.#CL#
Firminho clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Gomez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firminho tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firminho tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Firminho drops back down to his feet.
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Firminho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.
Firminho leaning against his opponent.
Firminho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firminho prevents it.
Firminho wants to break free but Gomez has control.
#TD#
Firminho jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Firminho looking to control.
Firminho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firminho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Firminho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firminho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez won't allow Firminho to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Firminho tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firminho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Jose Firminho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firminho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Firminho shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Firminho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Firminho.
And Gomez tries to counter it with a takedown but Firminho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomez shoots in but Firminho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Firminho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Firminho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Firminho tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peralta Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Firminho looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Firminho as he avoids it easily.
Firminho keeps Gomez at a distance using the push kick.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Firminho sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Firminho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firminho shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Firminho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firminho tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Gomez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Firminho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gomez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firminho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jose Firminho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peralta Gomez.
Firminho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Firminho. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firminho moves away.
Firminho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firminho wants it to stay on the feet.
Firminho tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Firminho misses.
Firminho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Firminho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez tries to counter with a clinch but Firminho shakes him off and moves away.
Firminho moves away from the strike by Gomez. #T2#
Firminho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firminho somewhat.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firminho.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Firminho keeps it at a distance.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Firminho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
Gomez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Firminho manages to mount him!
#T3#
Gomez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Firminho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Firminho is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Firminho is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gomez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Firminho working Gomez over with strikes here.
Firminho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomez is trying to reverse the position but instead Firminho has taken his back - oops!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez staying busy and making it hard for Firminho to control.
Jose Firminho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Firminho looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Firminho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peralta Gomez! |
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