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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Gomer shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Gomer dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodore wants to clinch up but Gomer keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Gomer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodore. #TD2#
Gomer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodore tries to buck Gomer off but Gomer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theodore, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Gomer trying to control the action but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Theodore is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Theodore but he's now mounted!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomer controlling the pace for now.
Gomer forces the positional change into back control.
Theodore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Theodore tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Theodore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gomer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Theodore trying to get back to his feet but Gomer is in full control for now.
Gomer punches Theodore on the ear.
Gomer scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Gomer has managed to slip his arm under Theodore's chin. This could be all over... yep, Theodore is tapping out! Submission win for Gomer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vince Gomer! |
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Event:
HERO:7
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gomer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Love's guard.
Gomer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Love's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Love pulls Gomer in close to prevent any damage.
Gomer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Love escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomer pushes down on Love's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomer wants to pass the guard but Love is defending well. #T1#
Love controlling the position well.
Gomer wants to pass to mount but Love is defending the position.
Gomer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Love is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomer trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
Gomer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Love can't escape the position.
Gomer content just to control the position here.
Love stops Gomer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomer punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Gomer unloading with bombs!
Gomer looking to control but Love is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Gomer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomer controlling his opponent.
Love tries to hold on but Gomer pushes him away.
Gomer with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Love haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Love wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gomer.
#T4#
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomer controlling the position easily from mount.
Love is in a horrible position here. Gomer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Love tries to lock up and control but Gomer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomer with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Gomer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Love feints and then cracks Gomer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomer down.
Love shoots in for a takedown but Gomer shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomer is defended easily by Love.#TD2#
Gomer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Love napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Love tries to escape but Gomer is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is not content to let Gomer control the position.
Love is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gomer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomer controlling from side mount.
Love managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gomer.
Gomer cracks Love with a big right hand but Love just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Love is looking for a sweep.
Love is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Love manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Love there.
Love content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomer strikes from the bottom but Love passes into mount!
Gomer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomer regains half guard.
Gomer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Gomer has hold of Love's hands but Love slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Love is working away from the top position though.
Gomer is trying to control but Love passes into side control!
Gomer manages to get back to half guard.
Gomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Love connects with a nice short shot to Gomer's temple. #T4#
Love stalling. #SUB#
Love is trying to work for a kimura but Gomer is defending well.
Love is trying to control. Gomer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Love will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Love wants to pass the guard but Gomer is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Love is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Love dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Gomer looking to score a takedown here. Love is defending well but Gomer drives through and ends up in Love's guard.
Love throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gomer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Love swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomer won't allow Love to sweep him here. #T1#
Gomer distracts Love with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomer trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
Love trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Gomer closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Love manages to break the clinch.
Gomer misses with the combination.
Gomer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Love counters with a head kick. That will keep Gomer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomer or perhaps it was just good defense by Love, which made it look bad.
Gomer throws a head kick that misses.
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Love jumps guard and drags Gomer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Love keeping full guard, as Gomer tries to pass.
Gomer trying to control but Love is working from the bottom. #ES#
Love has his feet on Gomer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##CL2#
Gomer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Love breaks the clinch.
Gomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Gomer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Love's head.
Gomer stands and throws Love's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomer trying to control the position but Love is working away.
The strikes coming from Gomer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Love gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Love looking for submissions off his back.
Love wants to control but Gomer is keeping busy.
Gomer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Love knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Gomer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomer 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Gomer! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Gregory shoots in but Gomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregory goes for a double leg but Gomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomer continues to drive forward.
Gomer misses with a head kick.
Gregory is looking to clinch but Gomer is avoiding it.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Vince Gomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Gomer looks to land a combination but Gregory avoids it well. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gregory enables Gomer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gregory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gregory controls Gomer momentarily but Gomer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gregory is looking for a triangle but Gomer pushes his legs off easily.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Gomer from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gregory has a closed guard, preventing Gomer from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomer wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Gomer from controlling successfully.
Gomer looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gomer stops Gregory from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomer slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Gomer shows good takedown defense.
Gregory misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Gomer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gregory manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gomer instigates a clinch.
Gomer wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Gomer breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Gomer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Gomer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregory swivels and escapes.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregory. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregory throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Gomer counters with a takedown into side control.
Gregory bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gomer throws a low kick, looking for Gregory's leg but Gregory calmly moves out of range.
Gregory has his takedown stuffed
and Gomer counters with a three punch combo that has Gregory backing up. Gregory nods at Gomer to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomer moves in looking to clinch but Gregory pushes him off.#T4##TD2#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gregory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomer is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard.
Gomer tries to get to full guard but Gregory has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gomer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gomer missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vince Gomer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gomer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gregory was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gregory is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gomer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gregory has managed to clinch.
Gomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Gomer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gregory tries to sprawl but Gomer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gregory pushes Gomer off but Gomer dives into side control.
#T1#
The strikes coming from Gomer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomer is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gregory will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gregory tries to buck Gomer off but Gomer is having none of it.
Gomer wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gregory tries to bench press Gomer off him but Gomer keeps the position.
Gregory struggling a bit here.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gregory is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomer is working Gregory over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Gomer decides to stand back up.
Gregory looks to land a body kick but Gomer moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomer is defended easily by Gregory.#T3#
No joy there for Gomer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Gregory as Gomer shoots in.
Gregory with the counter takedown but Gomer avoids it easily.
Gomer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Gomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomer looks for a takedown but Gregory sprawls well.#CL2#
Gregory has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gregory.
#T4#
Gomer scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomer misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Gregory closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Gomer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory grinds an elbow into Gomer's temple.
Gomer is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Gregory taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Gregory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomer shoots in but no luck this time.
Vince Gomer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomer tries to clinch up but Gregory circles away and keeps his distance.
Gregory wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregory is defended easily by Gomer.
Gomer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Gregory darts in and clinches Gomer up against the cage.
Gomer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Gomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregory prevents it.
Gomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Gomer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gregory counters by clinching up.
Gregory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomer slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Gomer breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Gomer. No joy for Gregory on that attempt.
Gomer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregory is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Gomer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gomer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reece Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Gomer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory wants to pass to mount but Gomer is defending the position. #T3#
Gomer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gregory is looking to advance position but Gomer won't allow it.
Gomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory winds up and cracks Gomer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gregory trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gomer looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but Gomer is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gregory 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reece Gregory! |
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Event:
HERO
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Gomer connects with a right hand. Braddock shakes it off.
Gomer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Braddock as he avoids it easily.
Braddock jabs Gomer right on the nose. Gomer blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Braddock takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomer is trying to pull guard but Braddock has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Braddock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gomer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Braddock to the mat. Braddock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gomer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Braddock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Braddock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Braddock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Gomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braddock smiles and moves away.
Victor Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Gomer.
Braddock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomer.
Braddock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braddock or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomer, which made it look bad.
Gomer tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Braddock clinches up against the cage.
Gomer tries to pull guard but Braddock won't allow it.
#BC#
Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Braddock pushes Gomer up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomer jumps guard but Braddock stands there with Gomer around his waist. Gomer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Gomer pulls guard.
Gomer working a defensive guard here.
Gomer trying to strike off his back.
#SU#
Braddock stands up from Gomer's guard - Braddock perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Gomer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Braddock to the ground. Gomer is now in Braddock's guard.
Braddock is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gomer dives into side control.
#REVR#
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!
Braddock struggling a bit here.#T3#
Braddock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braddock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Braddock tries to kick Gomer off but Gomer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gomer lands a nice short elbow.
Gomer is stalling here. Braddock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Braddock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gomer is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Braddock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomer keeps working.
Gomer can't do much from the bottom here.
Braddock with the ground and pound but Gomer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gomer is trying to control but can't.
Braddock misses with a head shot. Gomer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Braddock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Braddock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gomer wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gomer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Braddock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braddock trying to keep a closed guard but Gomer is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Braddock has his foot on Gomer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Braddock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Gomer lands a couple of elbows.
Braddock looking to control.
Gomer is standing up over Braddock. Braddock looks to escape but Gomer dives into side control.
Gomer trying to control the position but Braddock is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Gomer stalls from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gomer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braddock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomer's guard! Nice work there by Braddock!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomer holds on and takes a little breather.
Braddock controlling from the top position. #T3#
Gomer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Braddock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braddock goes for a double leg but Gomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomer continues to drive forward.
Gomer tries to pull guard but Braddock holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomer drops back down to his feet.
Gomer is trying to drag Braddock to the mat but Braddock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Braddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomer avoids it.#T4#
Braddock has Gomer pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Braddock successfully pulls guard.
Gomer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomer tries to stand but Braddock is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomer content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Gomer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Braddock wants to clinch.
Braddock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomer tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Gomer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braddock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Braddock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Gomer has hold of Braddock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Braddock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomer lands a big elbow. #T1#
Braddock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Braddock trying to control but Gomer is working from the bottom. #SU#
Braddock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomer takes a swing at Braddock's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Gomer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braddock quickly recovers to half guard.
Braddock pushes Gomer off and gets back to his feet.
Braddock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gomer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Braddock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Braddock is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Braddock looking for a guillotine here but Gomer defends easily.
Gomer trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock trying to keep a closed guard but Gomer is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Gomer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomer trying to move into half guard but instead Braddock has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Braddock stands up from Gomer's guard - Braddock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braddock shoots in but Gomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomer tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Gomer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Braddock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braddock pushes Gomer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gomer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gomer working away.
Gomer throws a strike aimed at the side of Braddock's head but Braddock avoids it well.
Gomer working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Gomer stands up.
Braddock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomer throws a right and a left that Braddock avoids nicely.
Braddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vince Gomer.
I think Gomer 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 30:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Braddock! |
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