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Event:
IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Rection fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Gomes gets caught napping as Rection dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rection is one step ahead there.
Rection looking to pass the guard.
Rection might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rection gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rection working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rection is tightening it up a little... Gomes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gomes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gomes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rection!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hugh Rection! |
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Event:
IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
No looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes . #TD2#
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomes showed some decent athleticism there.
No has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but No is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
No is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Gomes is keen to just control but No is a slippery customer.#SUB#
No looking for submissions off his back.
No is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
No has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. No knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. No doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes .
No wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but No is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
No has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
No tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD#
No gets the takedown into side control.
Gomes is trying to work for a sweep but No has mounted him!
No controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No takes Gomes 's back.
Gomes trying to control the hands but No won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
No looking to break Gomes 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gomes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise No will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gomes tries to roll but No sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB#
No is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gomes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
No looking to break Gomes 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gomes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise No will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
No looking for the choke but no joy.
No gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No is trying to stick to Gomes 's back but Gomes is turning into No. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in No's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes .
No keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes tries for a takedown but No sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomes . Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomes slips under a jab.
Gomes with the counter takedown but No avoids it easily.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hells No has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Gomes .
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
No drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
No throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes shoots in but No avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
No closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gomes 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
No controlling the position.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.#T2#
No is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
No wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes , who protects the arm well.
Gomes is trying to work for a sweep but No has mounted him!
No tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
Gomes 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.#T3#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
No wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
No is taking a breather. Gomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes wants to sweep but No has passed to side control!
No trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No controls the position.
Gomes gets back to half guard.
No is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
No looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and No defends well.
No stays in close to Gomes 's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt. #TD#
No is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomes 's half guard.
Still in half guard, No seems content to control.
Gomes wants to control but No is keeping busy.
Gomes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but No is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is staying active underneath No, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes wants to control but No is keeping busy and won't allow it.
No perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
No throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomes tries to roll over but No keeps him under control.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes .
No might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
No thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
No is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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.
Gomes keeping full guard, as No tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
No rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes tries to pull guard but No won't allow it.
No tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been informed that Gomes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hells No has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Gomes .#TD#
No has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomes uses from the top position.
No is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
No pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes postures up.
#T3#
Gomes passes into half guard.
No is looking to control Gomes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but No defends the submission attempt.
No holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
No trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes prevents No from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but No sees it coming and defends easily.
Hells No is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from No.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from No misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hells No showed his dominance in that final round.
Well No 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hells No! |
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Event:
IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Epolito lands with a right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Gomes 's head back.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes 's head.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Epolito tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Epolito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Epolito blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epolito has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Epolito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomes trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Epolito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Epolito, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epolito is letting Gomes control him for a moment.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomes wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
Epolito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes controlling from side mount.
Epolito is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes controls the position. #T3#
Epolito tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.
Epolito prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Gomes 's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomes 's hands.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Epolito scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Gomes 's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Gomes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomes blocks a jab.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Epolito is quick to defend against it.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Gomes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Epolito does no damage. #TD#
Gomes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Epolito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Epolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Epolito defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Epolito wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Epolito gets back to full guard.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Gomes stays in close to Epolito's body and controls the position.
Epolito seems keen to control Gomes 's posture.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Epolito.
Epolito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T3#
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Epolito to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Epolito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Epolito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Gomes down.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Epolito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Epolito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epolito duly obliges.
Epolito catches Gomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epolito sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antonio Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Epolito is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes trying to control the pace.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epolito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Epolito on his heels. He'll look to pass Epolito's guard now, I'm sure.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes is pushing down on Epolito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Epolito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Epolito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomes 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomes 's back!
Epolito avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epolito controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Epolito maintains control.
Epolito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes 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.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epolito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Epolito wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Epolito's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Epolito gets to his feet. Gomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Epolito misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes .
Epolito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Antonio Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Epolito.
I've got Epolito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
After the fight, Anthony Epolito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gomes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams's guard.#SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Gomes is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Adams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adams. #SUB#
Gomes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Gomes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adams is trying to escape the mount but Gomes keeps good control and instead manages to take Adams's back.
#SUB#
Adams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomes . #SUB#
Gomes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gomes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2##SUB#
Gomes looking for the RNC.
Will Gomes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes has the hooks in. Adams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
Gomes is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Adams fending off the submission attempt from Gomes . #SUB#
Gomes looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Adams is controlling Gomes 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Adams looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Adams wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams moves into full mount!
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adams is looking to work his way around to Gomes 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Gomes dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Gomes dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Antonio Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Gomes works his way into side control.
Adams regains half guard.
Gomes is stalling here. Adams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Adams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gomes !
Gomes regains half guard.
Adams is taking a breather. Gomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gomes ! #T3#
Adams looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Adams working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #T4#
Adams wants to take a breather but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVR#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Gomes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.#SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Gomes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Adams stops Gomes from passing to mount.
Gomes controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Jon Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Gomes trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomes tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Adams!
Adams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Antonio Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gomes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is really struggling to control Adams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomes 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Gomes ! |
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Event:
IXF IV
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gomes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Field was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes pushing down on Field's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Field really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Field won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gomes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Field could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomes has cracked it and Field is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Gomes ! |
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Event:
IXF I
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gomes misses with a head kick.
No stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and No wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomes doesn't manage to clinch there - No circles away.
#TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. No did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.
No might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but No defends it.
Gomes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
No is not content to let Gomes control the position.
No is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No keeping control of the position. #T1#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but No defending well.
No controlling the position for now.
No trying to control here.
Gomes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
No keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gomes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but No keeps working.
No gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but No defends it. #T3#
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but No does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
No wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
No keeping hold of Gomes 's head, controlling as best he can.
No is not content to let Gomes control the position.
No moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomes with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomes wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but No pushes him off.
No looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gomes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Gomes dominated that round.
That's time! No's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes .
No misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gomes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
No gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. No is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but No is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
No is pushing down on Gomes 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but No has managed to sneak the leg through.
No is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
No takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but No has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes trying to hold on to No's head to control him but No postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes wants to improve his position but No is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
No gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but No wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
No controls the position.
Gomes struggling a bit here.#SUB#
No is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Gomes 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gomes shoots in and drives through. No sprawls well.
Gomes misses with an uppercut.
Gomes wants to clinch up but No keeps it at a distance.#TD#
No bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomes is trying to buck No off.
You can see the frustration on Gomes 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes is letting No control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to control No's posture but No avoids it.
No controls the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from No.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but No swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hells No is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
No scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
No has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but No gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
No pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gomes has given up his back here.
#SUB#
No is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gomes is defending well though. No let's go of the attempt for now.
Gomes tries to roll but No sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gomes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to control No's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, No seems content to control.
No is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes looking to control.
Gomes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
No shoots in and bounces Gomes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
No showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hells No overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for subs off his back but No has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hells No showed his dominance in that final round.
Well No 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hells No! |
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